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Holiday fun fills AMI KRISTIN SWAIN | SUN

A busy holiday weekend greeted visitors to the Island Chamber’s tree-lighting ceremony Friday night, above left, followed by The Center’s Lester Family Fun Day on Saturday afternoon, above right, and Roser Church’s Bethlehem Walk on Sunday evening. More coverage of the season’s recent and upcoming festivities appear inside in this edition of The Sun on Pages 4, 5, 11 and 32.

Public input sought on museum changes BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

CORTEZ – The Florida Maritime Museum is planning a redesign and is inviting public comment on its conceptual plan daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 14, with a tour offered on Saturday at 10 a.m. The plan was designed by The Creative Pool, an exhibit design firm that has worked in Tarpon Springs, another maritime community, Florida Maritime Museum Supervisor Kristin Sweeting said. The Friends of the Florida Maritime Museum, the non-profit which supports

the museum, hired the company to produce the plan, which includes new exhibits on Florida’s working waterfront communities using Cortez “as a lens to tell those stories,” she said. “The goal is to add content but not take away Cortez.” Visitors to the museum at 4415 119th St. W. will notice that some changes already have been made, including the removal of the children’s play area named for longtime volunteer Sam Bell, which is now an exhibit featuring the U.S. Coast Guard. SEE MUSEUM, PAGE 35

Pines plague parking project BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Controversy over Australian pine trees in the Coquina Beach parking lot may slow down or stop the second phase of a $6 million drainage project, county tourism officials learned on Monday. The county removed 103 of the non-native pines and replaced them with native species in phase one at the southern end of the parking area, scheduled to be completed by February or March, Mike Sturm, project manager at the Manatee County Public Works Department, told Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) members.

Another 126 pines will need to be removed at the northern end in phase two, he said. Spirited discussions at city and county meetings about removing the first batch of trees caused the project to fall three to four months behind, he said, adding that the city of Bradenton Beach required the county to replace the 103 pines with 103 native, salt-tolerant trees, mostly black olive, gumbo limbo and green buttonwood. The county exceeded the city’s height requirements, choosing trees 8-12 feet high, Sturm said. TDC Chair and Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore was SEE PARKING, PAGE 33

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Duffy’s Toys for Tots Night Duffy’s Tavern, 5808 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, will hold its 4th Annual Toys for Tots Night on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. Bring a toy or donation to Duffy’s and enjoy your favorite beverages and burgers while listening to the music of Chuck Caudill, Scott Blum, Robby Cox, Dave Beasley and Caroline McKeon.

Seafood, music fest at Coquina Beach The Coquina Beach Seafood and Music Festival will feature fresh seafood and live music on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4-10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Musical acts include The Whole Band, RJ Howson and Big Night Out on Friday; Jack’d Up, Kettle of Fish, the Dr. Dave Band, Verge and Fleetwood Max on Saturday; and the West Coast Steel Pan Band, Billy Rice Band and Black Honkeys on Sunday. The festival also includes an arts and crafts show and The Humane Society of Sarasota County’s Big Mac mobile adoption center, where you can find a new life companion. Call 727-542-3000 to confirm their hours.

Holiday Carols in the Park The city of Anna Maria will host its annual Holiday Carols in the Park event at City Pier Park on Friday, Dec. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. The free holiday event will include musical performances by Roser Memorial Community Church Cantata Choir, holiday sing-alongs, a visit from Santa, goodies bags for the youngsters, free refreshments and more. The winners of the city’s inaugural Bright Holiday Lights lighting and decorating contest also will be announced and trophies will be presented.

Take a seashell shore walk Join the Manatee County Parks Natural Resources Department instructors on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon for a relaxing walk on Coquina Beach to search for seashells and learn to identify them. This program will explore what makes mollusks unique and bring you up to speed on the latest research in malacology. Learn about ethical seashell collecting methods while discovering a new appreciation for the Island’s beautiful shorelines. Meet at Coquina Beach Café at 10 a.m. This program is suitable for all ages. Reservations are required by calling 941-742-5923, ext. 6036, or emailing elena.burke@mymanatee. org

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Members of the Manatee High School drumline perform for attendees at The Center’s 18th annual Lester Family Fun Day.

Lesters’ legacy celebrated at The Center The Center of Anna Maria Island hosted its 18th annual Lester Family Fun Day Dec. 7, sponsored by Island residents Chuck and Joey Lester. The family fun kicked off with a holiday ballet performance and ended with a 50/50 raffle ball drop from a helicopter over the sports field. Kids and their families enjoyed games, bounce houses, inflatable slides, a snow machine, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and pony rides, along with a visit from Santa, escorted by members of the Manatee High School drumline, and burgers and hotdogs from Duffy’s. KRISTIN SWAIN | SUN

Clockwise above, A pickup football game gets started on the field at The Center during the Lester Family Fun Day festivities. A Center volunteer gets wet when a curve ball hits the bullseye at the dunk tank. Santa’s elves prepare for the big guy’s arrival. This little elf whispered what she wants for Christmas to Santa.

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Holiday Boat Parade setting sail

The second annual Bradenton Beach Holiday Boat Parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 14. The boat parade will begin at 7 p.m. near the south end of Jewfish Key, travel past the Longboat Pass Bridge, head north through the Intracoastal Waterway and pass by the Bridge Street Pier between 7:30 and 8 p.m. before ending at the Bradenton Beach Marina. Entry is free and open to powerboats and sailboats. Cash prizes will be awarded in multiple categories, and the grand prize is $200 cash. Entry forms can be downloaded at www.boat-parade. com. Those without boats can catch a ride on the Bradenton Beach Marina’s paddle wheeler by calling 941-778-2288. The Holiday Boat Parade coincides with the Christmas on Bridge Street holiday event taking place that afternoon and evening on Bridge Street. For more information visit www.boat-parade. com, call John or Mike at 941-778-2288 or email dockmaster@bradentonbeachmarina.com.

Christmas lunch in Cortez The Cortez Village Historical Society merrily invites all to share joy, laughs, stories and Christmas luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road W. The museum will be open to tour and to see Christmas decorations. Lunch will be outdoors under the newly-enlarged pavilion. For more information, call Kaye Bell at 941-538-0945.

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Holiday of Treasures Open House The annual Holiday of Treasures Open House will take place along Pine Avenue in Anna Maria on Friday, Dec. 13, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Participating businesses will offer free appetizers, light bites, beverages and musical entertainment. Don Donahue will perform at the AMI Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave, during the festivities that will also include recorded Christmas music and free cider and snacks.

Folks lined up to get free burgers at Beach Bums during last year’s Holiday of Treasures Open House. JOE HENDRICKS | SUN

Privateers’ Christmas Processional heading north The annual Anna Maria Island Privateers’ Christmas Processional will depart from the North Coquina Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The processional will then travel north on Gulf Drive through Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Anna Maria and end

at City Pier Park in Anna Maria at approximately noon. At the park, Santa Claus will have gifts for the youngsters and be available for photos. Those who wish to enter a float, vessel or vehicle in the processional can register for free at www. amiprivateers.memberlodge.org.

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The Privateer’s flagship, the Skullywag, will be part of the Christmas Processional.

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WEDNESDAY DEC. 11

Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Ukulele class for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3 p.m. Island Time Book Club, “One Day in December,” Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY DEC. 12

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. Member 2 Member Chamber Luncheon, Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton, 11:30 a.m., $18 for members or $30 for prospective members. Reserve to tina@amichamber.org. Rollasage – foam roller massage, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2:30 p.m. Weaving 101, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 5:30 p.m., $38.

FRIDAY DEC. 13

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 Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

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Dec. 14 Saturday at the NEST, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. to noon. Origami Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m.

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Sgt. Mike Jones, left, introduced Sgt. Brett Getman to the Anna Maria City Commission.

Sgt. Jones leaving Anna Maria Unit

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Nature and Plant ID tour, Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. Reserve to 941-7224524 ext. 1819. Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 10:30 a.m., $10.

TUESDAY DEC. 17

Farmers Market, City Pier Park, 100 N. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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. Duplicate bridge, Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:15 p.m. Tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.

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Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. SEE CALENDAR ONPAGE 41

Sgt. Brett Getman will succeed Jones as the leader of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria Unit. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Sgt. Mike Jones, from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, announced last week that he will soon be leaving the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Anna Maria Unit. Jones also announced that Sgt. Brett Getman will succeed him as the leader of the unit that serves as the city’s contracted police force. Jones made this announcement and introduced Getman at the start of the Anna Maria City Commission’s Thursday, Dec. 5, organizational meeting. “Welcome aboard Sgt. Getman. We look forward to having you as a part of our team. You’ve got some tough shoes to fill. Sgt. Jones has done an outstanding job for us,” Mayor Dan Murphy said. Getman noted that he and Jones previously worked many midnight shifts together before Jones got promoted. “I’m looking forward to it and to meeting everybody personally,” Getman told the mayor and commission. Getman said he would assume

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Mayor Dan Murphy presented Sgt. Mike Jones with a plaque of appreciation that included a key to the city. his new duties on Jan. 5. Murphy asked Jones to remain at the podium so he could present him with a plaque of appreciation that included a ceremonial key to the city. “We appreciate everything you have done. You did a fantastic job. You kept the peace and kept us safe. We thank you for everything you did Sgt. Jones,” Murphy said when presenting the plaque. “Thank you so much,” Jones said in response. Jones joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1998. In December 2017, he was named as the successor to Sgt. Russell Schnering when Schnering announced he was transferring to the Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit in Bradenton

You did a fantastic job. You kept the peace and kept us safe.” Dan Murphy, Anna Maria Mayor Beach. Jones told The Sun he’ll be transferring to Patrol Sector 1 in east Manatee County where he will continue to serve as a patrol sergeant. He said the transfer will allow him to work closer to his home and spend more time with his family.

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Gulls killed by fungus BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH - Laughing gulls rescued in October by Wildlife Inc. Education and Rehabilitation and other organizations likely died from aspergillosis, an infection caused by the fungus aspergillus, state wildlife officials say. Gulls, including one on Gulf Drive and 23rd Street reported by The Sun to Ed Straight of Wildlife Inc., were found stumbling, unable to fly or dead on Anna Maria Island, Passage Key to the north and Siesta Key to the south during the second week of October. The episode lasted only a few days, said Lisa Shender, a wildlife veterinarian with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in Gainesville. “We learned Save our Seabirds (SOS) had numerous gulls, so I asked if we could help,” she said. As a result, two dead birds from

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Laughing gulls on Anna Maria Island, Passage Key and Siesta Key were killed by a fungus, officials say. SOS were sent to the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens for necropsies; two dead birds from the Passage Key National Wildlife Refuge were

also sent to the lab, she said. Three of the four birds had evidence of aspergillosis, caused by the fungus aspergillus, she said, adding that the condition is fairly

common in seagulls because the spores are ubiquitous, found in soil and vegetation. The gulls inhale the spores, and if they are healthy and well-nourished, they can fight off the infection, but if they are young, sick or malnourished, they can succumb, she said. Contrary to a report in another Island newspaper, the lab only necropsied four birds, and did not do blood tests on any of the birds, she said, adding that the infection was visible, appearing like mold. Aspergillus is not contagious between birds and is not passed from birds to humans, Shender said. However, people can breathe in the spores, like birds do, and potentially become infected, particularly if they are immunocompromised, she added. If you see a sick or dead gull, report it at http://legacy.myfwc.com/bird/default.asp.

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Christmas on Bridge Street The Bradenton Beach Area Merchants will host its Christmas on Bridge Street holiday street party in Bradenton Beach from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Bradenton Beach Post Office parking lot at 116 Bridge Street will serve as home base for the festivities taking place up and down Bridge Street. The free family event will include Christmas ornament making activities for youngsters, a visit from Santa, Christmas carolers. The live music roster will include Brigidâ€™s Cross and June Eyesol/Blues to Backstreet. Participating establishments will offer drink and food specials, and some will offer free appetizers or limited food tastings. Participating retailers will offer special holiday shopping deals and discounts. Christmas on Bridge Street proceeds will assist the Bradenton Beach Area Merchants group and will also benefit All Island Denominations and the Roser Food Pantry. The fundraising efforts will include a $5 Christmas ornament walkabout for adults, with one lucky winner taking home a special Stay & Play Getaway prize package donated by the merchants. The fundraising efforts will also include a pick-a-prize-style auction and a cornhole tournament with a cash prize at stake. Two-person cornhole teams can register for the tournament between 4 and 4:15 p.m. The per-team entry fee is $20 and an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

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Bradenton Beach Area Merchants member Deb Myers decorated the merchantsâ€™ public Christmas tree. Parking is limited and available at the Bradenton Beach Marina, Bradenton Beach City Hall, the Tingley Memorial Library or along the public beach just south of Bridge Street. Attendees are encouraged to take the free Island trolley, the tips-only Island Monkey Bus or the free Anna Maria Oyster Bar park and ride shuttle.

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Celebrating the holidays at city center The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce and the city of Holmes Beach rolled out the holiday spirit last Friday with a Christmas tree lighting and a Holiday Open House in the business district. In addition, the crew at A Paradise Realty collected unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots program. There may not have been any snow, but none of the families who turned out for the festive evening seemed to care. Santa was there for the kids, the shops were open with cash registers humming while the CrossPointe Fellowship singers filled the air with carols. Holiday season, Florida style!

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Clockwise from above, Even big kids got their picture made with Santa on the Anna Maria Island Privateers’ sleigh. Members of the Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island were on-hand to welcome guests to the gallery with a smile and a holiday treat. Three of Santa’s elves took the night off to have some fun at the Holmes Beach holiday open house, while Sun Advertising Director Shona Otto cozied up in Santa's sleigh with Sunny Toth, Eve Otto, Ava Toth and Santa.

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Two of Santa’s little helpers hand out hot cocoa and mulled wine at the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club during the holiday festivities.

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Tourism up in fiscal year 2018-19 BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

Manatee County tourism increased in the fiscal year ending in September compared to the previous fiscal year, Anne Wittine, of Research Data Services, told the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC) on Monday. Visitation increased 4.1% to 753,800 visitors in the fiscal year running from October 2018 through September 2019 compared to the previous fiscal year, with an eco-

nomic impact to the county of more than $1 billion, up 6.2%, she said. In October, visitation increased 18% to 55,900 visitors having an economic impact of $52,431,200, up 20% from October 2018. Hotel occupancy was up 7% in October with the average rate up 1.6% to $149.70 per night. The largest number of visitors in October came from Florida, at 29%, and stayed for an average of 4.4 days. The outlook for the tourist season just getting underway is positive, Wittine said, based on

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Manatee County’s 5 percent tourist tax is collected from owners of accommodations rented for six months or less who charge the tax to their renters, in most cases, tourists. About 50 percent of the tax proceeds are allocated to Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau tourism marketing efforts, with 20 percent allocated to beach renourishment. Resort tax increases reflect both increased visitation and improved tax collection efforts. Amounts shown were collected in November and paid to the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office in December. To anonymously report a rental owner who may not be paying the tax, call 941-741-4809 or visit http://www.taxcollector.com/tdt-evader.cfm. Source: Manatee County Tax Collector

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Island, county in running for mystery event Several Manatee County venues, including Anna Maria Island, are in the running for a mystery event that would be televised worldwide, Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director Elliott Falcione told the Tourist Development Council (TDC) on Monday. The TDC voted to recommend that Manatee County commissioners allocate $200,000 for the CVB to bid on the event, which would be scheduled for four to five days between Easter and July 1, Falcione said. The event also would benefit the mainland and east Manatee County, he said, with an estimated $2 million in media value for the local tourism industry. Event organizers are expected to decide on a venue by Jan. 15.

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Master artist captures Cortez BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com

CORTEZ – Buoys tangled in nets, creaky wooden boats, a rusted Tropicana railroad car, snowy white pelicans floating on a glassy bay, a sagging roof over a weathered dock – for artists, the historic fishing village is an endless inspiration.

Artists from Sarasota’s Southern Atelier, or art studio, apprenticed last week on the Cortez docks with master artist Huihan Liu, of China and Santa Rosa, Cal. In an increasingly digital world, painting outside on a dock (plein air) brings artists back to real life, Liu said Thursday afternoon as the tip bell rang at Star Fish Co., where the group enjoyed a fresh seafood lunch.

A master artist “connects life and painting” said Liu, who is visiting Cortez for the second time, taking experienced artists from varied professions a step further in their painting in a 10-day master class. While brown and white pelicans fought over fish below the dock, the group gathered around Liu as he painted model Jeff Bennyhoff, of

Palmetto, committing his white beard and weathered features to paint in an “ impressionistic realism” style. Masters like Liu are invited by Southern Atelier to offer classical training in painting and drawing, said Li Volk, an art student who invited Liu to Cortez. The apprentice system derives from artists like Leonardo Da Vinci, she said. Learn more at http://southernatelier.org.

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Model Jeff Bennyhoff, left, with Master Huihan Liu, of Santa Rosa, Cal., who taught a workshop last week in Cortez for members of Sarasota’s Southern Atelier art studio.

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Members of Sarasota’s Southern Atelier art studio enjoy lunch at Star Fish Co. in Cortez with visiting Master Huihan Liu. Counterclockwise are model Jeff Bennyhoff, of Palmetto; artists Li Volk, Kaye Hanna, of Jamaica and Orlando; Chuck Miano, who displays his art at Star Fish Co. on the wall behind the table; Anne Ryan, of Windemere; Jerry Horton, of West “by God” Virginia; Dasa Pierce of the Czech Republic and Liu. CINDY LANE | SUN

The nets in Cortez painted by Huihan Liu.

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Snowbirds – white pelicans that visit Cortez in the winter – are often a subject for artists.

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A Cortez fisherman, by Huihan Liu.

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Capt. Rick, by Huihan Liu.

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Cortez docks, by Huihan Liu.

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Kyle Shell remembered Kyle Shell leaves behind a legacy of love, friendship, music and good times. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – Anna Maria Island lost a larger than life personality when Kyle Shell passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Kyle was 42 when he died peacefully at the Bradenton Beach home he and his mom, Gayden Shell, shared. He had been sick and had recently been hospitalized with heart issues. As a singer, guitarist, percussionist and digital looper, Kyle became a fixture of the Island’s music scene after he and Gayden moved to Bradenton Beach eight years ago. He was a founding member of Tangled Mangos and Phunk It, and he also performed solo. Word of Kyle’s passing spread quickly, and that day dozens of his friends started sharing photographs, memories and expressions of sorrow and love on Facebook – including several posts at the Island Ratz Unite Facebook page Kyle administrated.

Later that day, Gayden posted a message that included these comments: “This morning, Kyle fell asleep at home after a long painful illness and peacefully passed away. He spent his last week with his daughter Kaya, his pride and joy. He couldn’t have been happier. Thank you so much for loving Kyle.” That night, many of Kyle’s friends wound up at the Sports Lounge in Bradenton Beach, where toasts were made and shots were drank in his honor. “This Island has lost one of the most tremendous human beings I’ve ever come in contact with. Kyle’s bigger than life personality, heart, smile and hugs will be missed. He was part of the Sports’ family,” bartender Courtney McGough said later. On Thursday, Gayden discussed Kyle’s passing. “The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the cardiologist wanted to put him back in the hospital, and Kyle said, ‘No, I have to see my daughter.’” His daughter, Kaya Sage Shell, is 17 and lives in Colorado. “He knew he was dying. He got to spend five days with us. He got his turkey sandwich. Several people came

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day morning, before I took Kaya to the airport. I said I wanted a big hug and he kissed me on the cheek. I told Kaya to come get a hug. I told her it might be the last time.” When Gayden returned from the airport she discovered Kyle had passed. “I wasn’t real surprised. He had heart failure. He laid down, and his heart stopped. He went peacefully, and there was no pain. He waited for Kaya to leave,” she said. Late Saturday afternoon, more than 50 people joined Gayden for a sunset gathering at Coquina Beach. A celebration of life and a fundraiser for Kaya’s college education will take place at the Drift In on Saturday, Dec. 28. Online donations can be made at the “In Memory of Kyle Shell” GoFundMe page. “I know he would love that,” Gayden said. On Sunday, Kaya said via text, “My Daddy was the most brilliant, funny, and caring person I've ever known. He brought light into so many people’s lives, and now the world is darker SEE SHELL, PAGE 43

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Code compliance hosts best practices training Holmes Beach’s Code Compliance officers are hosting a best practices training class and forum that’s open to the public on Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. The class is an opportunity for local landscapers to earn their best practices certification for free in a two-hour class held at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive, from instructor Michelle Atkinson of the University of Florida. The certification is required for landscapers operating in Manatee County. This free class meets the local legal

requirements for training in Landscape Best Management Practices only for landscapers who do not apply fertilizer as a part of their work. A valid best practices certificate is required for landscapers to operate in Holmes Beach. Landscapers found without a certificate will be cited beginning in January. Attendees also will learn the dos and do nots of Florida lawn and landscape maintenance. To register, contact Officer Robin Evangelisto at 941-778-0331 or email codeenforcement@holmesbeachfl.org.

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D Coy Ducks hosting Christmas Extravaganza The extravaganza also will serve as fundraiser for Holmes Beach resident Matt Bauer. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – D Coy Ducks will host its annual Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday, Dec. 19. The Christmas Extravaganza will start at 5 p.m. and include munchies, door prizes, raffle prizes, the Maestro Dobel tequila girls passing out holiday cheer and Bad Santa slinging drinks from behind the bar. This year’s extravaganza will take on added meaning because all the proceeds raised will benefit Holmes Beach resident Matt Bauer and assist him in his ongoing battle with leukemia. Bauer is expected to spend the holidays at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. D Coy Ducks is located at 5410 Marina Dr. in Holmes Beach. For more information, call 941- 7785888.

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In November, D Coy Ducks and The River Club golf course in Bradenton organized and hosted the inaugural George Wilson Memorial Golf Tournament. More than 80 golfers participated in the tournament that concluded with a luncheon at D Coy Ducks. Rick Hendler, Dale Apicelli, James Leary and Scott Ricci won the inaugural tournament played in honor of longtime Island resi-

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Progress at skate park Workers begin building the concrete bowl Dec. 4 at the Holmes Beach Skate Park. The park, which has been under construction for more than two weeks, is planned to open to the public after the first of the year.

dent George Wilson, who passed away earlier this year. According to bartender Brad Lisk, the tournament, luncheon and raffle drawings raised $2,300 and a check was later presented to the Anna Maria Elementary School in that amount. “With George being a former teacher, the school was an obvious choice,” Lisk said.

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Museum bread for sale in January Members of the Anna Maria Island Historical Society will begin baking their famous Early Settlers' Bread and selling it on Jan. 8, 2020. The bread will be sold on Wednesdays beginning at 10 a.m. at the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum, 402 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, throughout the season. It is recommended that you arrive as close to 10 a.m. if you want to buy bread as sells out quickly. The Historical Society uses the proceeds from the sale of the bread to fund its scholarship. Each year a scholarship is given to a deserving high school senior who lives on Anna Maria Island and plans to attend a two- or four-year college.

Tickets for AME musical available Tickets are now available for Anna Maria Elementary School’s fifth grade musical and PTO dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The dinner is hosted by Turtle Shack and it runs from 5 to 6:20 p.m. in the cafeteria. The menu will be BBQ ribs, mac and cheese, minicorn on the cob, Caesar salad and dinner rolls. Desserts are available with a donation. Adult dinners are $8 each and children eat for $5. The Wicked Cupcake Truck will be there from 5 to 6:30 p.m. selling $6 cupcakes. A dollar will go to the PTO for every cupcake sold. Those who buy tickets before 3 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, will be entered into a drawing for a Turtle Shack gift certificate Following the dinner, at 6:20 p.m., the fifthgraders will perform “North Pole Musical.” Admission to the musical is free.

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We’ll see, we'll see Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS

ecently I was intent on fishing an area that has become one of my favorite haunts. Unfortunately, when I got there another boat was anchored nearby. As I started working my way towards my intended target, yet another boat pulled up behind me intent on heading in the same direction. My first reaction? Disappointment crept over me, and I was thinking my carefully planned strategy had failed me. Then suddenly I remembered a fable I had read in a book by Zen master Thich Nhat Hahn. In a parable from his book “The Art of Living” the poet, global spiritual leader and international peace activist tells the story of a farmer’s son that fell off his horse and broke his leg. His neighbors tell him how unfortunate that is. His response? “We’ll see, we’ll see.” Two weeks later the military comes to conscript new recruits for a war and his son was not taken because of his broken leg. Once again, the neighbors chime in, this time saying how lucky he and his son are. His response, once again is “we’ll see … we’ll see.” Suddenly my mind set changed, and I

saw this as an opportunity to maybe actually benefit from what had initially been my frustration. Although there wasn’t any catching involved, I fished a place close by and discovered some promising areas I had never explored. I’ll definitely return there again as I’ve learned over the years one certain fact about fishing (thank you Captain Scott Moore), is that fish move around. How many times over the years have we as fishermen developed a plan that was altered by factors out of our control. Wind, rain, cold, heat, tides, competition for territory and a hundred other things conspire to alter and sometimes completely destroy a well thought out plan. While it always doesn’t turn out to be advantageous, who hasn’t ,in hindsight, looked and found perceived disruptions to be blessings in disguise. Over-optimistic you say? Maybe, but I’d rather look for the proverbial pony under there somewhere than let disruption ruin my day. Don’t get me wrong, I am totally a fan of having a plan for my fishing. I’ll check tides, wind and the myriad of other factors to try and develop a strategy to improve my odds of catching fish. Having said that, it’s good to have a backup plan that includes addressing the actual conditions you find on any given day. Maybe it’s the fact that I’m not really good at finding fish. I jokingly and fully in earnest comment on the fact that fish and I don’t see things alike; the

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Anglers should start out with a plan for their fishing but also be willing to make a change. places I find that should hold fish don’t seem to appeal to them. Then there’s the strategy of being persistent, definitely an advantage as fish get more spread out, pressured and spooky. Another seasoned fishing guide has a saying that resonates with me. Captain Steve

Huff, arguably one of the best guides the Florida Keys ever produced, likes to tell anglers who seek his advice, “Pole far enough and the fish will find you.” My advice? Go out with a plan but be willing to make a change. Will that strategy pay off? We’ll see, we’ll see.

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Fishing changes as temps drop CAPTAIN DAVE WHITE

The weather around here has been beautiful lately with lows in the mid 50s and highs in the 70s and 80s, we here at Anna Maria Charters are loving the change. The winds have laid down significantly as well, making conditions pretty good for comfort levels. The fishing is definitely changing with water temperatures dropping. Shrimp is a large staple for bait now with pilchards getting a bit harder to come by. Inshore, redfish, black drum, sheepshead and pompano will be primary targets. We’re hoping to see larger sheepshead in the coming days. We’re getting a few keepers now but nothing too crazy. The black drum we’re finding are up to 10 pounds and clean, much like a redfish. Offshore, the red grouper were hungry this past week. On one trip, we boated a five-man limit in around 45 minutes, which takes the pressure off quickly, and leaves ample time to scout around and find new areas. The blackfin tuna are starting to show up mixed in with larger little tunny or bonita as commonly called around here. Kingfish are around as well. The winter seems to get the pelagics going pretty crazy. It’s been a fun week. We hope the action continues.

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Anglers fishing with me out of CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key had good action on several trips in Sarasota Bay, Little Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay and the coastal Gulf recently. Fly anglers did well with tripletail in the coastal Gulf. Spin and fly fishing anglers fishing deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay with me had some action catching and

releasing trout, bluefish and Spanish mackerel on CAL jigs with shad tails and Clouser flies. A trip in Little Sarasota Bay produced snook and trout on CAL jigs with Shad tails and DOA Deadly Combos. We also caught and released reds and snook in skinny water also on CAL jigs with Shad tails. Tripletail action was good in the coastal Gulf. Mike Perez, from Sarasota, and Jeff Hanna, from Englewood, fished a day with me and they both caught tripletail. Jeff ’s tripletail was the largest tripletail ever on a fly on my boat, 15 pounds Denton Kent, from Sarasota, and Rick Guzewicz, from Longboat Key, fished the next day and both also caught and released tripletail. Rick’s 7-pound tripletail was his first on a fly! A trip later in the week was slower but in addition to a tripletail we also caught a small cobia on a fly. Keith McClintock, from Lake Forest, Ill., also had a good day fishing lower Tampa Bay with me. He caught and released several snook, a couple of good reds, trout and a flounder on CAL jigs with Shad tails. Fishing hard often pays off. With stone crab traps in the water now, there is more structure to attract tripletail in the coastal Gulf. Fishing mangrove shorelines for catch and release reds and snook in backcountry areas should also be a good option. Fishing deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay is a good choice for action from a variety of species including trout, blues and Spanish mackerel. Our natural resources are under constant pressure from red tides fueled by industrial, agricultural and residential runoff, freezes, increasing fishing pressure and habitat loss and degradation. Please limit your kill; don’t kill your limit!

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Juston Keller, of Hudson, Fla., happily shows off a big red grouper caught on a live pinfish with Captain David White, of Anna Maria Charters.

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Keith McClintock, from Lake Forest, Ill., with a nice snook caught and released on a CAL jig with a shad tail while fishing Tampa Bay with Capt. Rick Grassett.

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Christmas magic

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hristmas truly is a magical time of year. The kids, eager to stay or get on Santa’s nice list, are usually on their best behaviour. Friends and neighbors reach out with greetings in person, or by way of mail or social media. Retail establishments eager to get you in the shopping spirit play those oh so catchy Christmas tunes you can’t help but sing along to even if you don’t remember all the lyrics. Participating in gift exchanges and cookie exchanges are sure to elevate your mood with some good laughs and tasty treats. Speaking of treats, I associate certain foods with this time of

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year. While possible to get all year round, reserving them for Christmas makes them extra special and a treat in every meaning of the word. I long for the hazelnut cookies that my aunt used to make an extra batch of just for me. I equally miss the Kassler, the cured and lightly smoked pork loin, my mom would order from the butcher for Christmas. I have so many fond memories of all the amazing food we have enjoyed over the years. Fortunately, the memories of over-eating are faded to mere shadows of themselves even if I haven’t. The recipe I am sharing with you today uses what I consider to be seasonal ingredients. I think of the lush color and texture of pomegranate arils (seeds), the richness of pistachios and the warmth of cardamon all wrapped up into this one recipe. Plus the

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Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit a baking sheet. With a pencil trace a 10 inch diameter circle on the paper and a 5 1/2 inch diameter circle in the centre of the large circle. Place the paper on the baking sheet with the tracing side down. Whisk egg whites on medium high speed until

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and prosperity. It is an ancient fruit, having been grown for over 3,000 years from Iran to India and more recently in many countries around the world. The juice is available to us all year, while the fresh fruit is typically available to us only from September to

soft peaks form. Continue beating and slowly at the sugar (about a tablespoon at a time) until stiff peaks form. Beat in vanilla, cornstarch and vinegar. Place mixture into a large piping bag with either a large plain tip or star tip. Pipe 10 evenly spaced mounds onto the parchment paper inside the traced rings. With the back of a large spoon create a hollow in the middle of each round. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Once the ring easily lifts off the parchment, tun the oven off but leave the meringue in the oven for another hour with the door slightly ajar. Remove and cool completely, 2 hours or up to overnight.

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Add the pomegranate juice, honey and lemon juice to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat to simmer, stirring

December. The pistachio tree is one of the oldest flowering trees in the world. People have been snacking on the nuts for over 9,000 years. I enjoy the sweet earthy flavor of the nut. And apparently hearing the crack of the shell as you open them is good luck! So crack away. And finally cardamom is an exotic spice I associate with a comforting chai tea on a cold day. It has an intense aromatic fragrance. It is a warm spice with a taste that is both citrusy and peppery. It’s one of those things that makes me comfortable and content, which is a key goal of a well prepared meal. On behalf of everyone who is part of the Hurricane Hanks and Hurricane Liquors family, we want to wish you and yours a very special Christmas and holiday season. May it be merry and bright.

occasionally until the syrup has reduced by at least half. Remove from heat and cool. The mixture will thicken as it cools. Pour the syrup into a container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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In a large bowl, add heavy cream, sugar and cardamom and beat on low speed, slowly increasing to medium high speed. Whip the cream until peaks hold.

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Evenly spoon cardamom cream into the hollows on the meringue rounds. Garnish with pomegranate arils and pistachio seeds. Drizzle the cooled pomegranate syrup over top. Place mint leaves for on top. Present to your guests and enjoy all the oohs and ahs! To serve, cut an individual round per person.

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Pavers to line Bridge Street

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Another successful sale The Episcopal Church of the Annunciationâ€™s Annual Holly Berry Bazaar was a busy place to be Saturday. This event has been honed into a combination of new ideas such as frozen dinners and a cookie walk and popular items like homemade pickles. The money made goes to the churchâ€™s charitable endeavors.

The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has placed a $49,919 order with Classic Brick Construction for 16,103 brick pavers. The pavers will eventually be placed in the Bridge Street rights of way and will replace the white 57 stone that currently covers the stormwater infiltration trenches below. No installation date has been set, but when installed the pavers will run along both sides of the entire length of Bridge Street. The four unpaved city-owned parking spaces at the foot of the Bridge Street Pier, next to the Bridge Tender Inn, will also be covered with brick pavers. The purchase order includes enough pavers to also eventually replace the nonpaved surfaces in the city-owned parking lot behind the BridgeWalk Resort. Classic Brick

The brick pavers will replace the white stone, above, that covers the stormwater infiltration trenches along Bridge Street. CRA chairman Ralph Cole, left, recently displayed the brick pavers to be ordered from Classic Brick Construction. JOE HENDRICKS | SUN

Construction will store the pavers until the installation occurs in phases. The installation timeframes are somewhat dependent on the CRAfunded undergrounding of

the utility lines on Bridge Street and the FEMA funded drainage improvements that will take place near the city owned parking lot on First Street North.

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Floating dock reopened The additional repairs and modifications are expected to increase the final cost of the $119,980 dock project to more than $278,000. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON BEACH – The floating dock next to the Bridge Street Pier reopened on Wednesday, Dec. 4, after significant modifications were made to the aluminum gangway. A crew from Duncan Seawall, Dock & Boat Lift recently installed a new support structure for the existing aluminum gangway, which included the installation of four new wooden pilings that provide access between the dock and the elevated pier. In early October, Mayor John Chappie ordered the dock closed after Public Works Director Tom Woodard and his staff noticed the gangway connection installed by the Hecker Construction Company was coming loose and posed public safety concerns. The new floating dock opened in early August after the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) hired the Hecker Construction Company, at an additional cost, to finish the $119,980 project originally contracted with the Technomarine Group in early 2017. The reopened floating dock now features new safety railings at the base of the gangway and two new dock ladders that provide access back onto the dock should someone fall into the water. During the Wednesday, Dec. 4, CRA meeting, Woodard told CRA members the ladders and railings Pier Team facilitator

Sam Speciale ordered from Golden Marine Systems, as directed by the CRA, were installed by the Public Works Department on a test basis. Woodard said the railings and ladders Golden Marine delivered require additional modifications because he does not think they are secure enough as currently configured. As of Monday, Woodard was still waiting on a response from Golden Marine representative Mike Shanley as to whether that company can make the needed modifications. If not, new ladders and railings will likely be ordered from Ronautica Marinas, the Spain-based company that pre-manufactured the floating dock and delivered it to Technomarine in August 2018. The dock remains open but still requires the future purchase and installation of 18 new pile guide brackets and rollers. The pile guides and rollers secure the floating dock to the pilings and allow it to move up and down with the waves and tides. The new pile guides and rollers will replace 18 pile guides provided and installed by Hecker Construction – six of which failed in October, after the dock was already closed, according to Woodard. In late July, Hecker Construction installed the 18 additional wooden pilings recommended by the engineer they consulted with. Those pilings and pile guides were in addition to the original seven or eight pilings and pile guides originally recommended by Technomarine and Ronautica. In early November, Vice Mayor Jake Spooner requested the 18 replacement pile guides be purchased directly from the Ronautica. The other

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The reconfigured gangway includes a new deck extension that sits atop four new pilings. The newly installed safety railings require additional modifications.

CRA members supported that request. However, during last week’s CRA meeting there was discussion about possibly ordering the pile guides and rollers from Fort Myers based Golden Marine instead. It was noted this would save approximately $4,000 in shipping costs. Woodard told the CRA members he thought the pile guides manufactured by Golden Marine would work, but he couldn’t be sure. Spooner was unable to attend last week’s meeting.

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The gangway modification and reconfiguration proposal

Duncan Seawall presented in mid-November listed an estimated cost of $69,717. The additional gangway engineering provided by Delta Engineering cost $2,783. The new railings and ladders provided by Golden Marine cost $2,720. In 2017, the CRA contracted the Technomarine Group to supply and install a new floating dock for $119,980. Earlier this year, the CRA severed its relationship with Technomarine and turned to Hecker to install the dock sections Ronautica delivered to Technomarine in August 2018. As of Monday, the city and/

or the CRA had spent $197,027 on the floating dock to date, according to City Treasurer Shayne Thompson. That includes the money paid to Technomarine, Hecker, Delta and Golden, but does not include the money still owed to Duncan or the estimated $12,000 to $16,000 it will cost to purchase the replacement pile guides and rollers. These additional costs will bring the final cost of the floating dock project to more than $278,000.

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OBITUARIES Jim Kyle Shell Jim Kyle Shell, 42, passed away peacefully at his Bradenton Beach, Fla., home on Tuesday, Dec. 3. The cause of death was heart failure. Kyle is survived by his mother Dorace Gayden Miller Shell, currently of Bradenton Beach; his daughter Kaya Sage Shell of Longmont, Co.; and his halfbrother Jeff Paz, of Philadelphia, Pa. Kyle was preceded in death by his father Jim Shell, of Stillwell, Okla., and his cousin Will Miller, of Pittsburg, Kan. Kyle is survived by his aunts and uncles Faith and Dick Coleman and Richard and Nancy Miller of Pittsburg, Kan., Carolyn and Bill Stowers of Little Rock Ark., Connie Shell, Jerry Shell and Kathy Littledave, of Stilwell, Okla.,

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and several cousins. Kyle was born June 2, 1977, at the Claremore Indian Hospital in Claremore, Okla., and he was very proud of his Cherokee Indian heritage. Kyle attended Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Kan., the Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan., and he was a life-long student at the school of hard knocks. Kyle was once named the Citizen of the Year by the Pittsburg YMCA, and he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. During his lifetime, Kyle lived in Pittsburg and Lawrence, Kan., Grand Junction and Fort Collins Co., Crystal River and St Petersburg, Fl. and most recently in Bradenton Beach. Kyle worked as a river raft guide on the Rio Grande River in Creede, Co., as a ski instructor at the Powderhorn Mountatin Resort in Mesa, Co., as a first mate for the BoatU.S. marine towing service, and as a disabled group home caregiver in Inverness, Fla. Kyle was a self-taught professional musician who sang, played guitar and percussion and created the live guitar, percussion and vocal loops that made him a looper. Kyle performed with

Gracious Grooves, Buffalo Strange, Cope, Dim Applz, Tangled Mangoes and Phunk It. He also performed solo as The Kyle Shell and occasionally as a D.J. using the moniker D.J. Half Shell. Many of Kyle’s musical performances can be viewed on YouTube. On Saturday, Dec. 28, some of Kyle’s cremated remains will be spread in the Gulf of Mexico, and there will be a celebration of life and a benefit for Kaya at the Drift In, in Bradenton Beach. Kyle’s final resting place will be alongside family in Pittsburg, Kan. A GoFundMe account has been established to assist with Kaya’s continuing education and her desire to become a pediatrician. Online donations can be made at the “In Memory of Kyle Shell” GoFundMe page: www.gofundme. com/f/in-memory-of-kyle-shell. Condolences can be shared at the Brown and Sons Funeral Home website, www.brownandsonsfuneral.com and via social media on Facebook. The family requests no flowers be sent.

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Ann Marie Jenkins Ann Marie Jenkins, a homemaker and long-time resident of Anna Maria Island, passed away on Nov. 29, 2019. She was born July 25, 1954, in Denville, N. J. On Aug. 10, 1974, she married Richard, her high school sweetheart. Ann and Richard moved to the Bradenton area in July of 1983. Together they raised a family of four lovely children. Ann enjoyed volunteering at school in classrooms and was also president of the PTA at Anna Maria Elementary School. She loved crafting, baking, reading, scuba diving, scrapbooking, and recently took up ballroom dancing. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and is survived by her children Angela and Joseph DeJongh, Katie and Ronald Guillen, Lisa and Jonathan DeGroat and Richard Alan Jenkins, Jr. and Katherine Dunatov; a brother John Buckley; and six grandchildren Parker, Margaret, Samantha, Harmsen, Frank, and Lincoln. A memorial service was held Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, 5 p.m. at Griffith-Cline Funeral Home, 720 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Ann loved sharing the joy of Christmas, so in lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Toys for Tots. Condolences may be given at www.GriffithCline.com.

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Journey to Bethlehem in Anna Maria Dozens came out Dec. 8 to celebrate the holidays with Roser Memorial Community Church’s annual Bethlehem Walk. The event re-enacts the birth of the Christ child as attendees follow Mary and Joseph as they travel from inn to inn seeking a place to stay along a one block walk in Anna Maria beginning and ending at the church. In addition to the walkers were live animals, including llamas, a mini horse playing the part of the donkey, Pekin ducks and baby goats. The animals were carried and led by children and adults dressed up as shepherds, wise men and women, and angels. The group sang carols along the way and earned a round of applause from diners at the Waterfront restaurant. The walk ended with the birth of the baby Jesus and refreshments in the Roser fellowship hall.

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Clockwise from above left Mary, Joseph and other characters from the Bethlehem Walk stop to sing a Christmas carol near the Waterfront restaurant in Anna Maria. All attendees at the Bethlehem Walk were invited to dress up in costumes provided by the church. Members of this family dressed in shepherd’s clothes and as a wise man and wise woman. The angel Gabriel announces the birth of the Christ child on the steps of the Roser fellowship hall, ending the annual Bethlehem Walk. A young shepherd leads a llama along the path during the Roser Bethlehem Walk.

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It’s back!

Christmas concert

Paradise Café owner Jackie Estes poses with her Giving Tree at 3228 East Bay Drive, Holmes Beach. Once again, the ornately decorated tree has tags for people to take. Each tag has a description of a child in need and the child’s clothing size. That person can purchase clothes and shoes and maybe other items to make their lives better and return them to Paradise Café. For more information, call 941-7679-1212

The Anna Maria Concert Choir and Orchestra performed A Glorious Hallelujah last Sunday before a spirited audience at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church in Bradenton. Guest conductor Guerguan Tsenon led the orchestra with Chorus Master Daniel Hoffmsn leading the choir. They performed Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Handel’s “Messiah.”

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not appeased by the effort, citing the Australian pines’ shade and aesthetic appeal. The nearly-completed portion of the southern parking lot “looks like Siesta Beach or one of the other sterile beaches we have south of us ... I wanted to save some of the character of Anna Maria Island,” said Whitmore, who voted against the project as a county commissioner. “People come to us because we aren’t a sterile beach like you see in other places in Florida. If you go for phase two, I’m really going to fight it hard,” she said. In phase two, which Manatee County commissioners have not yet approved, the county public works staff can try to mitigate the impact to the pines by changing the pavement design to save some of them, Sturm said. But Australian pine opponents, like Island restaurateur and TDC member Ed Chiles, say the trees are unstable in

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A July storm flooded the Coquina Beach parking lot as construction was getting underway to improve drainage there. high winds due to shallow root systems, and produce acidity that discourages the growth of native plants. Pines lining Gulf Drive could topple into the roadway, which is a hurricane evacuation route, he said, complimenting the county on removing the pines and on the drainage project’s progress, saying it “provides access to our crown jewel, the beaches.” The county worked with an expert who determined that 90% of the time, the Coquina Beach parking lot gets an inch of rain or less, he said, so the system is designed to keep the lot dry 90% percent of the time. During a

heavy storm, it may take a day or so to clear, he said, but any water coming off Gulf Drive will be routed around the parking area. The system also should help reduce harmful algal blooms, Chiles said. The project incorporates carbon filters under pervious parking surfaces to help filter out nutrients from stormwater runoff, which will drain into the Intracoastal Waterway. Pervious concrete was used at Riverwalk and Lecom Field, TDC member and Bradenton Mayor Wayne Poston said. “It’s worked very well, we’re very

pleased with that,” he said, predicting that the improved beach parking lot will attract more visitors and locals when it is finished in January. But the Australian pines made the beach “look like the Island,” he said. “I think Carol’s right,” he said. “You get a new puppy and everybody forgets about the old dog who has served you so well.” “I lost this one,” Whitmore said. “As a TDC member for a long time now, I just don’t want the character to be inching away … I’m just trying to preserve a little bit of the character, and that to me was a big thing. But they’re gone.”

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At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: •Wednesday, Dec. 11, Coloring Club, noon to 1 p.m.; Ukulele Class for Beginners, 3 to 4 p.m. ; Island Time Book Club, “One Day in December,” by Josie Silver, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Thursday, Dec. 12 a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 a.m. to noon; Rollasage, Foam Roller Massage, 1 to 2 p.m.; Knit and Crochet Sunshine Stitchers, 2 to 4 p.m.; Knit and Crochet extra, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 13, Forty Carrots - Partners in Play, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Saturday, Dec. 14, Guided Meditation with Sheryl, 11 a.m. to noon • Tuesday, Dec. 17, Preschool story time, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Tech Help, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call the library at 941-7786341.

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KORN and city square off, again The unfinished hearing will be continued at a yet to be determined future date. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

BRADENTON – Ninety minutes was not enough time to complete the legal arguments presented by the attorneys representing the city of Bradenton Beach and the Keep Our Residential Neighborhoods (KORN) political action committee. Both parties appeared before Circuit Court Judge Edward Nicholas on Friday, Dec. 6, at the Manatee County Judicial Center in downtown Bradenton. Attorney Chuck Johnson and City Attorney Ricinda Perry represented the city and attorney Robert Hendrickson represented KORN. The legal arguments pertain to four charter amendment questions KORN founders Reed Mapes and John Metz first pursued in 2018 and originally hoped to have placed on the city ballot that fall. KORN pursued its proposed amendments through a petition initiative process. One proposed amendment sought a citywide prohibition on multi-level parking garages. Another sought the mandatory hiring of a city manager. Another sought increased property line setbacks and restrictions. Another sought to prohibit vacant city commission seats being filled by commission appointment rather than a special election. Due to concerns about the legality of the proposed amendments and the legality of the ballot language drafted by KORN in 2018, the city commission, Perry and City Clerk Terri Sanclemente refused to submit the collected petition signatures to the Supervisor of Elections Office to verify that at least 10 % of the city’s registered voters signed each of the four charter amendment petitions. On July 5, 2018, KORN, responded by filing a lawsuit that named the city and Sanclemente as co-defendants. The lawsuit sought a court order forcing the city to submit the collected petition signatures to the elections office for signature verification, and to place on the ballot any question that met the 10 % threshold. A hearing was then held before

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Representatives of KORN sat at the table on the left and representatives of the city sat at the table on the left. Judge Edward Nicholas will eventually determine who prevails in this case. Judge Lon Arend in Sept. 2018. In Feb. 2019, Arend issued his final ruling that ordered the city to present the petitions to the elections office and to place on the 2019 ballot any questions that met the 10 % threshold. KORN considered Arend’s ruling a victory, but city officials considered it a split decision that left room for further clarification and interpretation – especially regarding the legality of the ballot language that in all four instances exceeds the state of Florida’s allowed word count. Despite these legal concerns, the city complied and submitted the petition signatures to the elections office in August. Three of the four petition initiatives met the 10 % threshold and the city manager initiative fell short. Metz later presented the elections office with 18 additional signatures that were verified but may or may not ultimately be deemed untimely. On Sept 5, Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett sent Sanclemente a letter informing her that none of KORN’s charter amendment questions would appear on this year’s ballot. “The ballot language does not comply with Florida Statutes,” Bennett wrote. At some point this year, the case was

reassigned to Judge Nicholas. On Sept. 13, Hendrickson filed an amended motion to enforce Judge Arend’s final ruling and that was the motion argued on Dec. 6.

ARGUMENTS PRESENTED

During his opening statements, Hendrickson said the parties were there simply to enforce Judge Arend’s ruling and not to retry the case. Johnson disagreed and said Bradenton Beach voters adopted several charter amendments in Nov. 2018, after the hearing took place before Judge Arend that September. During the hearing, Hendrickson called Sanclemente and Perry to testify, which afforded Johnson the opportunity to cross examine them. Johnson said some of the charter amendments recommended by the city commission appointed charter review committee and adopted by city voters in 2018 addressed some of the same concerns KORN hoped to address with its proposed amendments. Johnson noted the Charter Review Committee was chaired by Mary Bell, and that Bell signed a petition in support of at least one of the KORN amendments. In 2018, city voters adopted charter amendments that established a com-

promise when it comes filling vacant commission seats that have more or less than six months left in the term to be served. City voters also supported an amendment that maintains the city’s current form of government, which does not include a city manager, as sought by KORN. Hendrickson claimed Johnson was making an invalid argument and he disputed the notion that the charter amendments recommended by the charter review committee served as an acceptable substitute for the KORN amendments supported by at least 10% of the city’s voters. Hendrickson also accused the city commission, city clerk and city attorney of knowingly submitting a city resolution to the elections office that they knew contained improperly worded ballot language that would be rejected. Hendrickson argued Arend’s ruling requires the city to bring KORN’s ballot language into compliance with state law. Perry testified that Hendrickson previously sent her a letter threatening additional legal action if the city altered KORN’s ballot language. Judge Nicholas informed the parties that he had another hearing scheduled that morning, and this hearing would be continued at a later date.

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Bell’s widow, Kaye Bell, said the museum informed her of the change but did not grant her request to leave his photo displayed for his children and grandchildren. Bell is a member of the Cortez Village Historical Society (CVHS), which operates the Cortez Cultural Center near the museum. Along with members of FISH (the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage), the Cortez community and Manatee County officials, members of CVHS lent support to establish the museum, formerly the 1912 Cortez Rural Graded School, to preserve the history of the Cortez commercial fishing industry. “We are still planning on honoring Sam in another portion of the museum,” Sweeting said, adding that the play area was seldom used, as most museum visitors are adults. An education room containing the museum’s library will be created in another part of the museum to serve families, she said. While many decisions have yet to be made, two large exhibits will stay on permanent exhibit, Sweeting said – the pole skiff built by Cortezian N.E. Taylor in 1932 and the vintage red wooden door that was once the front door of the building. Smaller exhibits, including handmade dioramas portraying net fish-

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The Florida Maritime Museum served as a one-room schoolhouse for the fishing families of the village of Cortez. This vintage red wooden door was once the front door of the building. Now on display in the museum, it was replaced with a blue door.

ing, may no longer be on permanent display, but rotated with other exhibits, she said. “Some artifacts will come off display and go into storage while others will come in,” Sweeting said. Other ideas are to divide the shell collection, which is now in one place, and display it throughout the museum, add oral history videos to

some exhibits and translate written explanations of exhibits into Spanish. The conceptual plan for the museum’s re-imagining also features a different floor plan, guiding visitors in one direction through the museum and out through the gift shop, instead of offering two paths near the entrance, Sweeting said.

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These handmade dioramas portraying net fishing at the Florida Maritime Museum may no longer be on permanent display, but rotated with other exhibits. This pole skiff, right,, made by Cortezian N.E. Taylor in 1932, has long been the centerpiece of the Florida Maritime Museum.

After the plan is finalized, work is expected to begin in mid-2020 with funding from a Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs grant, she said. To offer input on proposed changes at the museum or to register to take a tour on Saturday, Dec. 14, call 941-708-6120.

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REAL ESTATE

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The grinch that stole your real estate deal I

f you’re in a home negotiation, whether you’re the buyer or seller, you better watch out for the home inspection grinch. To the buyer the grinch is a kindly and informed fellow who will uncover all of the home’s secrets, and to the seller the grinch is a nosey picky guy who, when he uncovers all of your home’s secrets, will tell the buyer. Whichever grinch you see he is a necessary evil to the purchase transaction. Home inspections have become standard operating procedure for both singlefamily homes and condos all over the country. Generally, a seller is entitled to a home inspection within a specified number of days after both parties have signed the purchase of sale agreement and/or contract of sale. The number of days is determined by the culture of the region and availability of inspectors in that region. Inspectors are looking for defects in major systems like electrical, plumbing and heating and air conditioning. In Florida in

Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER particular, inspectors are very sensitive to mold and mildew and may use a moisture meter looking for damp areas behind walls from a plumbing leak. They will also check for water pressure in toilets, tubs and dishwashers, as well as condition of appliances and outdated wiring. If an inspection comes back with legitimate problems, the buyer and seller should come to an agreement and time frame for repairs. If they fail to do so, the contract is voided, the buyer gets their earnest money back and everyone walks away. Some buyers will waive the contingency of an inspection in an effort to make their

offer more appealing, however, they may still have an inspection. This means that, in theory, if an inspector finds a problem the buyer cannot walk away from the contract and will forfeit their earnest money. But as we all know, anything can be litigated tying the house up in court while the buyer tries to get his money back or renegotiates a new price. Point is, be careful with a buyer who removes the inspection contingency as a strategy. As a seller there are a couple of ways to keep the real estate grinch away from your door. One is to have your own home inspection prior to putting your home on the market. This will give you a heads up on any problems you may not know about or may not think are serious. An inspection is also a useful tool to provide your broker with to pass on to potential buyers along with other disclosure documents. Buyers will likely still want their own inspection, but it will give them a nice warm feeling about the home and you as a seller.

Another positive to present to buyers is a gift of a home warranty that cover certain repairs to appliances, plumbing, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning. Warranties are typically for a year and will cost about $700 for the average singlefamily home. According to the National Association of Realtors, only 17 percent of all sellers offer a home warranty as an incentive to potential buyers. Again, buyers will get a nice warm feeling about the transaction and will also make your home stand out among others. Home warranties included in the sale should not, however, remove the home inspection from the buyer’s list of due diligence items. Even though the inventory of homes is way down, sellers should still attempt to provide quality disclosure about their property and remedy serious issues. It’s the ethical thing to do, and it’s the best way to keep the grinch from stealing your real estate transaction.

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New commissioners sworn in The newly reconfigured four-member commission delayed taking any additional actions until a fifth commissioner is appointed in January. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com

ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria City Commissioners Carol Carter and Jonathan Crane were sworn in during a special organizational meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5. City Clerk LeAnne Addy administered the oaths of office to Carter, who is now serving her fourth term in office and to Crane, who is now serving his first. The organizational meeting marked the end of commissioners Doug Copeland and Dale Woodland’s two-year terms. At the recommendation of Mayor Dan Murphy, the reconfigured four-member commission that includes Mark Short and Amy Tripp agreed to postpone electing a commission chair and a vice chair until a full five-member commission is seated on Thursday, Jan. 9. Because of the holidays, the commission is not expected to meet again until

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Returning Commissioner Carol Carter and first-time Commissioner Jonathan Crane recites the oath of office administered by City Clerk LeAnne Addy Jan. 9 and Murphy, as mayor, will serve as commission chair until the vacant seat is filled.

PENDING APPOINTMENT

During the special commission meeting that immediately followed the organization meeting, Murphy said the city is now accepting applications to fill the commission seat Woodland vacated. In August, Woodland attempted to qualify for reelection in the forthcoming city elections. After the two-week qualifying period in August closed, Supervisor of Elections Mike Bennett informed Woodland that he had been disqualified because he paid his

qualifying fee with a personal check instead of with a check drawn from a campaign account. When Woodland first learned he’d been disqualified he said he planned to apply for the commission appointment. Woodland attended the Dec. 5 meeting as an audience member and reaffirmed to The Sun his desire to serve another term. Those who wish to join Woodland in applying for consideration for the commission appointment have until Wednesday, Jan. 8, to submit their application forms. Applications can be obtained from the city clerk’s office and will be made available at the city website, www.cityofannamaria.com.

Applicants must be registered to vote in the city of Anna Maria and must have lived in the city for at least the past two years. On Jan. 9, the four commissioners will individually rank the applicants, and the applicant with the best collective ranking will be appointed to the commission. This process has previously been used to fill commission seats vacated mid-term by Nancy Yetter and Brian Seymour. At the recommendation of Murphy, the four-member commission agreed to table until Jan. 9 the second reading of a city ordinance pertaining to the specific areas of the new City Pier to be leased to the yet to be determined pier tenant. The ordinance also defines and clarifies the pier tenant’s rights and obligations. The commission also tabled until Jan. 9 the second reading of an ordinance that would eliminate the need, redundancy and additional $150 fee to conduct a preliminary stormwater development review of a single-family residential property that intends to utilize the standard infiltration trench design used throughout the city.

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Bert Harris comes to Holmes Beach for the holidays Holmes Beach city leaders hope for a holiday gift in the form of a ruling in the city’s favor in three Bert Harris cases. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com

HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach city leaders are hoping for a holiday gift when Manatee County Circuit Court Judge Charles Sniffen rules on the city’s motion for partial summary judgment in three Bert Harris Act cases facing the city. On the other hand, three Holmes Beach property owners also are hoping for the same holiday present. Sniffen heard arguments from both sides with attorney Jay Daignault speaking for the city and attorney Aaron Thomas speak on behalf of the property owners. Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth also was in attendance.

The three cases, one concerning a property owned by Robert and Michelle Carl, another owned by Shawn Kaleta and the third owned by Brian Wein, all concern the city’s two person per bedroom or six people per unit, whichever is greater, occupancy maximum for short-term vacation rentals. Thomas said that all three properties are primarily used as investment properties. He argued that the property owners have a vested right to rent the properties with unlimited occupancy. Daignault argued that there is no proof in the form of rental logs that show the properties were rented to groups larger than what is allowed by the city and that Sniffen should rule against the property owners and the claim of a vested right to unlimited occupancy. He also noted that though it was allowed at the time of the city’s May 1, 2016 enforcement of the occupancy rule, which was put into the comprehensive plan in 2009, none of the property owners filed for a variance from

the city, leading to what he claimed was an elimination of the Bert Harris provision for denial of first application. Thomas argued that by the city eliminating the variance option for homeowners and setting itself up for not being able to legally grant a variance through the combination of the city’s vacation rental regulations and comprehensive plan that it was effectively a denial of a variance from the city. Another point of contention between the two sides was the validity of the property appraisals presented with the cases by the property owners. The purpose of the appraisals is to document the potential loss in value of the property due to the city’s restrictions, in this case occupancy. To demonstrate that, Thomas said the appraiser used an income approach to value the properties that’s based on the amount of income that could potentially be derived if the property is allowed to be rented with an unlimited occu-

pancy versus the limited occupancy allowed by the city. Daignault argued that because there was no valuation if the home was owner occupied and sold at fair market value versus the income-based approach, the appraisals are invalid and were not completed correctly. He also alleged that the date on the appraisals, Sept. 8, 2015, was a false date because he said nothing happened on that date that affected the properties from the city’s perspective. Thomas argued that the appraisals were valid because they were done by a properly accredited property appraiser and that an owner occupied valuation of the property would come in much lower than the income-based valuation because investors will pay more for a property that will rent to more people. Sniffen congratulated both sides on presenting well-thought out arguments and said that he would take all points from both sides into consideration when making his ruling.

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Top real estate producers for November, 2019 A PARADISE

Al & Helen Pollock - Listing Sue Carroll - Selling

AN ISLAND PLACE REALTY

Tanya McCormick - Listing Tanya McCormick & Sue Carlson - Selling

COLDWELL BANKER

MICHAEL SAUNDERS

Kristi Berger & Debbie Capobianco - Listing Hannah Hillard - Selling

MIKE NORMAN

Rochelle Bowers - Listing Marianne Norman Ellis - Selling

REMAX ALLIANCE GROUP

Buky Team - Listing & selling

Christine Kourik – Listing & sellling

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SALTY MERMAID REAL ESTATE

Darcie Duncan – Listing & selling

EDGEWATER REAL ESTATE

Lynn Zemmer - Listing & selling

Liz Blandford - Listing Diana Sinisi - Selling

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FRAN MAXON REAL ESTATE

Barbara Sato - Listing Jason Sato - Selling

ISLAND REAL ESTATE

The team of Carmen Pedota & Lori Guerin Listing & selling

Stephanie Bell - Listing Sharon & Tim Villars - Selling

Gail Tutewiler - Listing Marianne Correll-Cleveland - Selling

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Help the Center go green Step up and help The Center of Anna Maria Island go green this holiday season. The promotion is a way for community members to help their environment and the nonprofit with its annual fund contributions. All Go Green campaign donations received between Nov. 16 and Jan. 16 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000 by an anonymous donor. There are several ways to get involved. One is by visiting The Center at 407 Magnolia Ave. in Anna Maria and choosing a program to help fund off of the giving reef in the lobby. Another is to give a financial gift to help finance The Centerâ€™s scholarship program

to assist lower income families to be able to attend programs at the nonprofit. A unique way to help support The Center and to improve the environment is to purchase a minireef from Ocean Habitats. The mini-reefs can be installed under a private dock and help clean gallons of water a day and can help reduce impacts of pollution and natural disasters, such as red tide. Individual mini-reefs can be purchased including installation from The Center for $350 each with a $300 matched donation per reef. If you donâ€™t have a dock, or want to help out more, there are different reef giving levels for donors. A Darwin level gift of

$10,000 distributes 20 mini-reefs to the waters around Anna Maria Island and earns a matched donation of $12,000 to The Center. An Audubon level donation of $5,000 distributes 10 mini-reefs into area ocean waters and earns a matched gift of $6,000 to The Center. A Cousteau level gift of $2,500 distributes five mini-reefs and donates a matched gift of $3,000 to The Center. An Attenborough level gift of $1,200 distributes three mini-reefs to local waters and earns a matched financial gift of $1,200 for The Center. For more information, visit www. centerami.org, call 941-778-1908 or email jim@centerami.org.

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Giving the gift of life The One Blood big red bus pulls in across the street from Roser Memorial Community Church Dec. 8. Church goers and community members stepped up to give the gift of life through a pint of blood this holiday season.

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MARK YOUR From Page 7 Painting with a fish, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m., $38. Ukulele class for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3 p.m. AMI Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, 200 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, 5 to 7 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for future members.

THURSDAY DEC. 19

Veteran services infor-

CALENDAR mation, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Roser-Robics chairbased exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Green Explorers: Wild Waders, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 10 a.m. Reserve to 941-742-4501, ext. 6034. Book Club, â€œThe Mermaid Collector,â€? Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10:15 a.m. Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island

Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Science and Service Book Club, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 4 p.m. Reserve to michelle. leahy@mymanatee.org.

FRIDAY DEC. 20

Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Board game night, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 5-10 p.m. Reserve to sarah.denison@mymanatee.org. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 6:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY DEC. 21

Saturday at the NEST, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. to noon. Guided meditation with Sheryl, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach 11 a.m. Robinson Preserve Light Festival, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 6 p.m., $5 cash only. Winter Nights Under the Lights, Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 6 to 9 p.m.

SUNDAY DEC. 22

Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S.,

Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 10:30 a.m., $10 cash only. Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10:30 a.m., $10 cash only. Winter Nights Under the Lights, Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 6 to 9 p.m.

MONDAY DEC. 23

Winter Nights Under the Lights, Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 6 to 9 p.m.

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SPORTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Hutchinson and Ivin top the charts going into the playoffs BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN

The final week of the regular season for the adult soccer league at The Center played out last week with Ross Built Construction taking the win against Vintage Beach in the first game of the night last Thursday. Second seeded Sato Real Estate dominated the pitch against Flynn Law, which was missing key players. Top female league scorer and second overall in the league just four goals short of first, Amy Ivin, put four goals into the record books along with an assist in the game. Ivin started the scoring early, finding the net twice in the first 10 minutes of the match up, giving Sato Real Estate a 2-0 lead. With five minutes left in the first half of the game, Ivin found Race Aranda ready to score, advancing the point deficit for Flynn Law with the score 3-0. Flynn Law looked to be on fire and ready for a second half comeback with a quick goal by Danny Anderson, made possibly by an assist by his wife, Gina Anderson, against a Sato squad that did not look quick ready for action. The scoreboard showed a 3-1 Sato Real Estate lead with 15 minutes left in the game when D. Anderson’s corner kick met the feet of Zachary Lieb for the second Flynn Law goal of the game, moving the score to 4-2. Aranda moved down the field past Goalie of the Year Robb Marshall, for Flynn Law, with 90 saves in the regular season. Aranda found Ivin open, allowing

Horseshoe results On Nov. 13, three teams squared off in a playoff after each went 3 and 0 during pool play. Hank Huyghe and Tim Sofran drew the bye and watched Norm Good and Bob Palmer edge out Neil Hennessey and Jay Disbrow 21 to 17 to move into the final. Good and Palmer got on a roll and put away Huyghe and Sofran 21 to 5 to win. On Nov. 16, four teams also went 3 and 0. Tom Farrington walked his way past Jerry Disbrow and Bob Heiger 22 to 17, while Bob Lee and Rod Bussey moved on after a 25 to 9 win over Huyghe and Hennessey. Lee and Bussey rolled into the winner’s circle after taking out Farrington 21 to 4 in the final. On Nov. 27, John Crawford and Tom Farrington won the day’s championship outright after posting the only 3 and 0 record during pool play. Two teams squared off in the final after each went 3 and 0 on Nov. 30. Crawford and Rod Bussey pulled away late for a 22 to 15 victory over Bob Palmer and Ron Slaugh to earn the day’s bragging rights and gave Crawford his second win of the week.

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Above, Flynn Law’s Zachary Lieb handles the soccer ball with Sato Real Estate defender Race Aranda approaching to put on the pressure at The Center. Right, Sato Real Estate’s Amy Ivin, top female scorer in the season, maneuvers around Zachary Lieb, for Flynn Law, who lost his footing in the possession battle against Ivin Thursday night. her to score her third goal of the game. Both Ivin and team captain Josh Sato hit the net for Sato Real Estate points, and Lieb scored again for the Flynn Law team. With the score 6-3 with very little time left in the game, Conrado Gomez hit his solo goal, giving his team, Sato Real Estate, a five-point lead. In the final seconds of the game, Nate Talucci scored the final goal of the game for Sato Real Estate to end the game with the score 8-3. Top seed Block Walters will face Vacasa, who clinched its first win of the season against Lancaster Design Thursday night. With the loss, Lancaster Design’s season ended. Sato Real Estate matches up against seventh seed Moss Builders, and fourth seed Ross Built Construction hits the field with Flynn Law, finishing fifth in the regular season. League high scorer and team captain Joey Hutchinson takes his Vintage Beach team to into the playoffs against sixth seed MuniPlan. The semifinal round of playoff games are scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., with the championship game to follow on Thursday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m.

SUN SCOREBOARD THURSDAY, DEC. 5 ADULT SOCCER

Ross Built Construction Vintage Beach

6 3

Sato Real Estate Flynn Law

8 3

Blalock Walters Moss Builders

7 2

Vacasa Lancaster Designs

5 3

DECEMBER 11, 2019

BEACH BEAT ANNA MARIA

11/26, lost item, 300 S. Bay Blvd. The victim lost her driver’s license while riding a bike. 11/26,resisting a law enforcement officer, South Bay Blvd. and Pine Ave. The deputy responded to a person yelling at drivers. He tried to pat down the female, and she resisted. She was arrested.

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11/14, disturbing the peace, Island Time Bar & Grill, 111 Gulf Drive S. A belligerent customer was arrested. 11/19, Grand theft, Sandpiper Mobile Home Park, 2601 Gulf Dive N. An unsecured bicycle was stolen. 11/23, burglary to a vehicle, Leffis Key Park, 1800 Gulf Drive S. A burglar smashed out a window and took a backpack. 11/24, stolen vehicle, Coquina Park, A Jeep Liberty was taken from the parking lot by a person or persons unknown.

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11/27, Baker Act, 3800 block of Gulf Drive. Two officers were dispatched to the scene for a person who kept saying to his family he wanted too kill himself. The subject was agitated, and after he started butting his head against a sliding glass door, they were forced to take him into custody for his own safety. 11/27, Marchman Act, 100 block of 33rd Street. The officer came upon the subject in a car parked m near the beach. He surmised the subject might be under the influence of alcohol. He was able to phone the subject’s mother who refused to come get him saying he’s an alcoholic, and she can’t take care of him any longer. The officer had him transported to Blake Medical Center for treatment

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11/28, trespass warning, D Coy Ducks, 5410 Marina Drive. The officer responded to a report of a customer who refused to give his I.D. He refused to leave when asked, and the officer issued him a trespass warning and he left. 11/28, Marchman Act, 200 block of 71st Street. The officer responded to a report of an intoxicated female throwing and breaking things inside the residence. He met the caller outside the residence and she said her mother was intoxicated. He knocked on the door and entered the home where the subject was talking irrationally and crying, She said she got into an argument with her husband while drinking on the beach, and he left her. After that, the mother got into an argument with her daughter and her daughter called police. The subject agreed to go to the hospital under the Marchman Act. 11/29, driving with no license, 2900 Gulf Drive. The officer responded to a report from a license plate reader of a vehicle being driven by a person with no license. When stopped, the driver admitted to it. He was given a citation. 11/30, driving with a suspended license without knowledge, 5200 Gulf Drive. The officer stopped the driver because the license plate reader said he license was suspended. She produced the license and registration but no proof of insurance. The officer told her that because her insurance ran out, the state suspended her license. She was ticketed. 12/1, code violation, Kingfish Boat Ramp, 752 Manatee Ave. The officer was contacted by the county in regard to an AME Paddleboard ad sign in the window of a vehicle. He observed a Rent Me sign on a kayak parked, He had dispatch AME Paddleboard, and a manager came to the scene and took down the advertising material. The officer told him he would be sending a report to Holmes Beach Code Compliance.

Take a dip for charity The 12th Annual Shamrock Shiver Charity Plunge to raise money for at-risk children will take place at noon on Jan. 1 in Bradenton Beach at the 12th Street South beach. Once again, Clancy’s Irish Pub at 6218 Cortez Road in Bradenton will sponsor the Plunge and host the Post Plunge Party with door prizes, food, beverages and live music from Mean Gene’s Party Machine. The fun centers on costumes, and the best costume is worth a $25 Clancy’s gift card. Entrants should arrive at the beach at 11:30 a.m. A limited supply of

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Plunge T-shirts will be available for purchase. All the proceeds will go to Caring For Children Charities, dba Winefest and Auction, an organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged children in Manatee and Sarasota counties. The plunge has raised more than$246,000 for that cause. To plunge and pledge or make a donation, contact Jan Crudele, Caring For Childrens Charities/ Florida Winefest at 941952-1109 or Rayma Stow at Clancy’s, 941-794-2489.

Dems to meet The Anna Maria Island and West Manatee Democratic Club will hold its

monthly meeting on Monday, Dec. 16, at the IMG Clubhouse, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Guest speaker will be Diana Shoemaker, CEO, Manatee Habitat for Humanity. She will discuss the planned subdivision in Samoset and the issue of affordable housing in Manatee County. A buffet lunch will be served. The cost is $17 for members and $20 for non-members. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m. No prior reservation is necessary. All are welcome. For information contact Harry Kamberis at 941779-0564.

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without him in it. He inspired me to fall in love with music and singing. He made me fall in love with sushi, Harry Potter and video games. He taught me to use Twizzlers as straws at the movies and how to catch fish on my grandma’s pontoon boat. I will always miss him. I wish I could have learned so many more things from him, but I know he will be watching over me and guiding me through life’s ups and downs.”

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“The most important things to Kyle were his friends and his family. He loved to have a good time, and he lived life to the fullest. You couldn’t ask for a better friend,” business owner and City Commissioner Jake Spooner said. “There are friends, there is family, and there are friends that become family. And that’s Kyle for most of us. Many people have walked through my life, but there will be very few that leave a footprint like he did,” longtime friend Dan Barto said after flying in from Colorado. “We hired his band for several shows at

DCoy Ducks. Although I met Kyle through his music, it was his personality and happy-go-lucky attitude that drew me to him as a friend. We attended concerts and music festivals and partied like there was no tomorrow. He was a big man with a big heart. His music, personality and spirit will be greatly missed on the Island,” bartender Brad Lisk said. “Kyle was bigger than life. When you saw Kyle, you knew instantly that life was better,” Swordfish Grill General Manager Bob Slicker said. In 2012, Kyle and keyboardist Dan Ryan formed Tangled Mangos and spent three years playing on and around the Island. They also played music festivals and out of town venues. “Kyle loved music. He was a master at percussion and live looping, and he could improvise lyrics with ease. He was fearless. The fun began when Kyle showed up. He loved giving people rides in his golf cart. Kyle was a big guy with a big personality, a big laugh, a big voice, big talent and a big heart. I loved him, and I will miss him,” Ryan said.

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Kyle Shell’s friends and loved ones gathered at Coquina Beach late Saturday afternoon.

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69 Laundry blemish 70 Red and Coral, but not pink Down 1 Reading lights 2 Underway, to Sherlock 3 TV, radio, newspapers, etc. 4 "Great!" 5 Interest rate fig. 6 Short-lived Egypt-Syr. alliance 7 __ del Rey: L.A. beach community 8 Roswell crash victim, supposedly 9 Stretch the truth 10 "... bombs bursting __" 11 Protective river embankment 12 Clear from the blackboard 15 Hitches 18 Temporary calm 22 Composer Ned 24 Sacred choral piece 26 Volcanic output 28 Latin "I love" 29 French article

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30 Rock's Fleetwood __ 31 Tropical food that has a five-point shape when sliced 33 U.K. singer Rita __ 34 Intensify 36 Hot time on the Riviera 37 Cartoon frame 38 La-la lead-in 40 Square root of neuf 41 Western treaty gp. 46 "Trick" joints 48 Declare openly 49 Exodus leader 50 Throat dangler 51 Serious criminal 52 Subs at the office 53 "Hop __": Dr. Seuss book 55 In a foul mood 56 "Stormy Weather" singer Lena 57 Mumbai's land 58 Twitter updates 63 Ring ref's decision 64 To this point

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