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Occupancy appeal being withdrawn Withdrawal of the court appeal would mean the city’s eight-person vacation rental occupancy has been upheld. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
the Florida Department of Transportation in 2015 and again in 2016 about reducing the speed limit along the quarter mile stretch of road in Holmes Beach. The state agency responded by lowering not only the speed on the stretch of Island road, but also across the bridge on the approach to Holmes Beach. Tokajer said his primary reason for requesting the change is increased safety on a shared road. With the road frequented by pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, he said the speed limit needed to be lowered to help prevent accidents. Another reason for the slow down is the amount of traffic going in and out of Kingfish boat ramp.
ANNA MARIA – The vacation rental company that unsuccessfully challenged the city of Anna Maria’s eight-person occupancy limit has begun the process of withdrawing its appeal to a higher court. Last week, City Attorney Becky Vose received notice of voluntary dismissal from attorney Randolph Smith and the Najmy Thompson law firm. Smith represents Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Homes LLC doing business as Anna Maria Vacations. Florida Gulf Coast Vacation Homes LLC is registered to Joe and Kelley Varner. “Appellant, Anna Maria Vacations, hereby voluntarily dismiss with prejudice this pending appeal. Each party shall bear his or its own attorney’s fees and costs,” the notice states. Vose acknowledged receipt of the notice, but as of Monday morning it had not yet been formally filed with the Second District Court of Appeal in Lakeland or the 12th Circuit Court in Bradenton where the case was first argued in April. Withdrawal of the appeal would equate to the original court ruling being upheld, which would mean the city could continue to limit vacation rental occupancy to eight people for rental owners who have not received temporary five-year grandfathering exceptions or permanent two-plus-two occupancy exception granted as a means of settling a Bert Harris claim. Vose said the city does not agree with the final sentence that pertains to each party paying its own legal fees. She holds this position because in April the city submitted a notice of filing prior to the circuit court hearing that notified Anna Maria Vacations and their attorney that the city would seek reimbursement for legal fees accrued, as allowed by Florida Statute 57.105. If the appellants do not amend their position on legal fees, Judge Gilbert Smith Jr., the issuer of the original circuit court ruling, would be asked to conduct a hearing to determine who pays the city’s attorney fees.
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New speed limit signs dot the right of way along Manatee Avenue into Holmes Beach, slowing drivers entering and exiting the city.
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Lowered speed limit gets reaction BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH — Drivers crossing the Anna Maria Island Bridge may have noticed a recent speed change. The slow down going in and out of Holmes Beach via Manatee Avenue isn’t all due to extra traffic. Beginning Jan. 30, the speed limit from the Manatee Public Beach on Manatee Avenue to the Anna Maria Island Bridge was slowed to 25 miles per hour. Speed across the bridge was slowed from 45 to 35 miles per hour. Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer, who also serves as the city’s traffic engineer, reached out to
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Steube's office responds to opposition Anna Maria resident Amy Tripp has created an online petition and she’s scheduled to meet with Greg Steube on Feb. 17.
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Contact your state legislators Elected officials in Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach are encouraging voters and property owners to contact their state legislators in regard to the vacation rental bill, SB 188, filed by state Sen. Greg Steube, and the companion bill, HB 425, filed by state Rep. Mike La Rosa. State Rep. David Richardson has filed a competing bill, HB 6003, that would give local governments greater ability to regulate or even prohibit vacation rentals.
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ANNA MARIA – State Sen. Greg Steube has received many e-mails and letters from Island residents and elected officials expressing opposition to the vacation rental bill he recently filed. Steube’s bill, SB 188, proposes local governments be prohibited from enacting new vacation rental regulations or enforcing rental regulations adopted after June 1, 2011. Some who wrote to Steube received a stock response from his legislative aide, Elizabeth Bolles. “Short-term rentals have become a vital component of Florida’s tourism industry, granting property owners and visitors more flexibility when planning the duration and location of their stay. These types of rentals also help lift financial burdens off family renters by allowing them to stay together in a home instead of multiple hotel rooms that can get unnecessarily expensive. Property rights are advanced by this industry as well, giving owners the freedom to rent out their property as
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Anna Maria resident Amy Tripp is taking a proactive role in expressing her opposition to SB 188. they so choose,” Bolles’ response states. “Opponents of this bill claim that short-term rentals invite the potential for ‘party houses’ when justifying the restrictions enacted by the cities. But cities have their own local laws that address such nuisance complaints, and all homeowners – full-time or part-time – are subject to these rules. If you as a homeowner feel that neighboring renters are disruptive, urge your city to either enforce existing ordinances or pass see steube, page 41
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State Sen. Greg Steube: District office: 722 Apex Road, Unit A Sarasota, Fla. 34240 Phone: 941-342-9162 Tallahassee Office: 1-850-487-5023 e-mail: steube.greg@flsenate.gov State Sen. Bill Galvano: District office: 1023 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 201 Bradenton, Fla. 34205 Phone: 941-741-3401 Tallahassee Office: 1-850-487-5021 e-mail: galvano.bill@flsenate.gov State Rep. Jim Boyd: District office: 717 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, Fla. 34205-8654 Phone: 941-708-4968 Tallahassee Office: 1-850-717-5071
e-mail: jim.boyd@myfloridahouse.gov State Rep. Mike La Rosa: District office: 1224 10th Street St. Cloud, Fla. 34769-3343 Phone: 407-891-2555 Tallahassee Office: 1-850-717-5042 e-mail: mike.larosa@myfloridahouse.gov State Rep. David Richardson District office: Suite 402A 1701 Meridian Ave. Miami Beach, Fla, 33139-1890 Phone: 305-535-5426 Tallahassee Office: 850-717-5426 e-mail: david.richardson@myfloridahouse.gov State Senate President Joe Negron: Tallahassee office: 404 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, Fla. 32399-1100 Tallahassee Office: 1-850-487-5229 e-mail: negron.joe@flsenate.gov Additional information on Senate bills and state senators can be found at www.flsenate.gov. Additional information on proposed House bills and state representatives can be found at www. myfloridahouse.gov.
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Historical society luncheon Feb. 16 The Anna Maria Island Historical Society will hold it’s annual members’ luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 16, at noon at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, at noon. The public is welcome. The featured speaker will be Cathy Slusser, Manatee County director of historical preservation, who will talk about the county’s efforts regarding historical preservation. The Sandbar restaurant will cater the event, and tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non-members. There will be raffles for prize baskets. This also is the annual membership renewal. A single membership is $20, a family membership is $30 and a benefactor membership is $100. The benefactor membership includes membership in NARM, the North America Reciprocal Museum Association, which entitles members to free admission to more than 700 arts/cultural institutions in North America. For reservations call Susan Anderson at 407-4152678 or e-mail Arlene Clarke at amihsmembership@gmail.com.
Police Segway purchase OK’d Last week, the Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approved Police Chief Sam’s Speciale’s request to spend $10,000 to purchase a barely used, three-wheeled, customized Segway for his officers to use when patrolling the CRA district that extends from the Cortez Bridge to Fifth Street South. City Attorney Ricinda Perry advised the CRA members to include an additional $1,000 for the purchase of helmets and any training needed. The members approved the $11,000 expenditure, and Speciale said he didn’t think it would cost more than $200 to purchase helmets and have the police department and CRA decals applied to the Segway. Speciale said he hopes to purchase a second Segway in the future.
Scenic W.A.V.E.S. gets new members Bradenton Beach and Pines Trailer Park residents Rose Vincent and Fidencia Pla have been appointed to the Scenic W.A.V.E.S. Committee. The committee provides recommendations to the Bradenton Beach City Commission on matters pertaining the city’s scenic highway designation and the beatification and landscaping of city properties.
Correction A story in the Feb. 1 issue of The Sun gave an incorrect price in the sale of Hurricane Hank’s and Hurricane Liquors. The businesses actually sold for less than $1 million.
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House threatens to cut funds for Visit Florida
BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
The Florida House of Representatives has proposed a bill that would eliminate state funding for two public/private agencies; Visit Florida, the state’s tourism marketing agency, and Enterprise Florida, created to attract new businesses to the state. The bill would transfer all public funds relating to programs in Enterprise Florida Inc., and the Florida Tourism Marketing Corporation (Visit Florida) to the state’s Department of Economic Opportunity. Both agencies have private funds that would not be cut. In 2015-16, Visit Florida had $74 million in public funding and $133 million in private funding, according to the agency. The bill was filed last week, two days after Florida Gov. Rick Scott asked the Legislature for $76 million for Visit Florida and $85 million for Enterprise Florida, and three weeks after the resignation of Visit Florida Director Will Seccombe in the wake of a secret $1 million contract with rapper Pitbull, uncovered in a lawsuit filed by Republican House Speaker Richard Corcoran. Increased scrutiny revealed that the
agency paid $9.1 million to a partnership run by Christopher Thompson, the former Visit Florida executive who hired Seccombe. Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Elliott Falcione credits Visit Florida with much of the record increases in local tourism. “The lifeblood of Florida is tourism, and without Visit Florida, it would be a struggle,” he said. Tourism is “all about market share,” Falcione said, warning that if promotion declines, state destination competitors such as California and New York will “win all day long.” Colorado decided in the 1980s that it was well known enough to stop marketing itself as a tourist destination, and the result was “devastation,” he said. “The people in Tallahassee, through education, will make legislators realize that Visit Florida works really, really well and keep it intact,” Falcione said. “It’s not about how the administration did things. It’s about how well it’s worked.” Visitation to the state increased about 20 percent from 2011-12 to 2015-16, according to Visit Florida. The bill is set for an initial committee hearing this week. The state Legislative session begins March 7.
December resort tax collections $300,000
December 2016 $250,000
December 2015
January Anna Maria Bradenton Beach Holmes Beach Manatee County total
up 24 percent up 1 percent up 20 percent up 16 percent
February Anna Maria Bradenton Beach Holmes Beach Manatee County total
up 32 percent up 1 percent up 4 percent up 7 percent
March Anna Maria Bradenton Beach Holmes Beach Manatee County total
up 35 percent up 3 percent up 14 percent up 11 percent
April Anna Maria up 45 percent Bradenton Beach down 4 percent Holmes Beach up 21 percent Manatee County total up 17 percent May Anna Maria up 10 percent Bradenton Beach up 4 percent Holmes Beach up 14 percent Manatee County total up 8 percent June Anna Maria up 8 percent Bradenton Beach down 3 percent Holmes Beach down 6 percent Manatee County total up 1 percent July Anna Maria Bradenton Beach Holmes Beach Manatee County total
up 42 percent up 19 percent up 28 percent up 22 percent
August Anna Maria Bradenton Beach Holmes Beach Manatee County total
down 16 percent down 10 percent down 25 percent down 9 percent
September Anna Maria up 1 percent Bradenton Beach down 7 percent Holmes Beach up 3 percent Manatee County total up 5 percent
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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 December and paid to the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office in January. To anonymously report a rental owner who may not be paying the tax, call 941-741-4809 or visit www.taxcollector.com/services_resort_tax_tips.asp. Source: Manatee County Tax Collector
up 14 percent up 1 percent up 1 percent up 11 percent
November Anna Maria up 5 percent Bradenton Beach down 8 percent Holmes Beach up 2 percent Manatee County total up 4 percent December Anna Maria up 11 percent Bradenton Beach up 9 percent Holmes Beach up 21 percent Manatee County total up 7 percent Source: Manatee County Tax Collector
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Water ferry permit delayed Sherman Baldwin now hopes to launch his ferry service in late February or early March.
We feel strongly that a viable water taxi/ferry service servicing Anna Maria Island, Sarasota southwest
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SARASOTA – Paradise Boat Tours and Tevatan LLC General Manager Sherman Baldwin’s plans to initiate a ferry service between Sarasota and Bradenton Beach have encountered bureaucratic delays. Baldwin thought he was scheduled to appear before the Sarasota City Commission on Monday, Feb. 6, in anticipation of being granted a city-issued a water taxi license that would allow him to operate his proposed Sarasota-based water ferry service that would make multiple daily trips back and forth between downtown Sarasota and the Historic Bridge Street Pier in Bradenton Beach. On Monday, Jan. 30 learned that his water taxi permit was not listed on the Feb. 6 agenda because city staff wanted more information pertaining to parking, insurance and other logistical details. The city of Sarasota adopted its water taxi permit ordinance in 2003, but according to Baldwin, he’s the first to submit an application. After conferring with city attorney Bob Fournier and Parking Manager Mark Lyons last week, Baldwin was told early this week
our traffic and parking problems.” Bill Shearon Bradenton Beach Mayor
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Paradise Boat Tours’ Sherman Baldwin and Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon discuss the delays in the water ferry permit Baldwin has requested from the city of Sarasota. that his permit request would be placed on the agenda for the evening portion of the Sarasota Commission’s Feb. 21 meeting. At that meeting, the is expected also to determine where along the Sarasota waterfront Baldwin’s ferry passengers will arrive and depart. Because of the existing foot traffic, Baldwin would prefer a location near Marina Jacks or O’Leary’s Tiki Bar & Grill, both are which are within walking distance of down-
town Sarasota. The third option is the Centennial Park public boat ramp to the north, at the intersection of 10th Street and U.S. 41, near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Baldwin was prepared to fly to St. Thomas on Feb. 7 to pick up the ferry boat he will lease until his own boat is finished being built later this year. Those plans have been delayed until he has his permit in hand, and he now hopes to begin the ferry service in late February or early March. The city of Bradenton Beach does not have a ferry/water taxi permitting process, and commercial vessels are allowed to tie up to the city day dock as long as no financial transactions take place at the public facility. Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon had encouraged his fellow commission members to attend the Feb. 6 meeting as an expression of support and he was disappointed to learn
last week the permitting decision had been delayed. Shearon previously sent a letter of support to the Sarasota City Commission. “Tevatan/Paradise Boat Tours is a valued asset to our community and a business in good standing with the city of Bradenton Beach,” he wrote. “We feel strongly that a viable water taxi/ferry service servicing Anna Maria Island, Sarasota southwest Florida will be an important part of the overall solution tour our traffic and parking problems.” On Feb. 7, dressed in his white senior captain’s uniform, Baldwin made a ferry/ water taxi presentation to county and city officials during the Manatee County Council of Governments meeting in Palmetto, where he also discussed his future plans to add a ferry route between the Island and downtown Bradenton.
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aving returned to the Bradenton Beach Commission after eight years as a county commissioner, Vice Mayor John Chappie is making his presence felt in terms of procedural compliance and accountability for one’s actions and comments. Having also served multiple terms as a mayor and city commissioner, Chappie brings a wealth of experience to a commission that includes two secondyear commissioners and one new commissioner. Last week, he prevailed in his belief that Mayor Bill Shearon’s request for another commissioner to chair a budget committee was not in accordance with the city charter’s description of the mayor’s budgetary responsibilities. Despite initial resistance from the mayor, Chappie also correctly asserted that Robert’s Rules of Order provides the commission the flexibility to amend meeting agendas and engage in unadvertised discussions on matters that require the commission’s immediate attention, even if this leads to longer meetings. Chappie said he believes open discussion is vital in a weak mayor form of government that prevents the mayor and commission members from discussing city business outside of a public meeting. In support of this position, City Attorney Ricinda Perry encouraged the commission members to view the agendas created well in advance as living, breathing documents that may require real-time modifications.
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happie recently came to Perry’s defense after Mayor Shearon sent her an e-mail that was critical of a public records request she made when carrying out a commission directive. He’s also encouraged the mayor to be more forthcoming with information garnered from outside sources and his private discussions with the other Island mayors. During last week’s CRA meeting, Chappie joined Commissioner Jake Spooner in lobbying for designer Emily Anne Smith to assist the city in creating a vision plan to help retain and recapture the city’s Old Florida charm. It was suggested that greater emphasis be placed on design aesthetics versus costcutting measures when it comes to selecting park benches, signs, landscaping and other amenities that help create the city’s public identity. Chappie then took Scenic W.A.V.E.S. Committee chair Tjet Martin to task when she provided her committee with a recap of the CRA discussion that he felt misrepresented what was actually said. He told Martin she knew better and needed to do better. The sailing may not always be easy and breezy with Chappie aboard, but the city has a vice mayor on deck who can and will help navigate the challenges ahead.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Not a property rights bill I am a property owner in Anna Maria, Florida. Anna Maria is both blessed and plagued by being a beautiful tourist destination. I am not one of the property owners who generates revenue by packing his house with short-term tenants during the expanding tourist season. My wife and I are the type of property owners trying to enjoy the peaceful use of our home. SB 188 is being presented as a property rights measure. However, it only furthers the interests of some property owners while infringing on the rights of other property owners such as my wife and I and all of our full-time resident friends. It feels like a special interest bill and not a true property rights bill. I want you (Sen. Brad Steube) to know that we strongly oppose this measure. We will vote in future elections against anyone who supports it Jonathan B. Crane Anna Maria
Change in attitude needed There is more about The Center that should come under scrutiny than just the financials. The reason for the failure of The Center has less to do with any lack of funding and much more to do with poor management, incompetent staff, and bad attitude. Here are a few examples from someone who enjoyed the Anna Maria Island Community Center very much for several years
until it came under new management (and dropped the word “Community” from its name). The front desk staff provided misinformation about a course I was interested in. I was told that the course required a certain minimum number of people to sign up before it would be given, but the number indicated as a minimum was, in fact, the maximum. Then I was told that I must pay up to join The Center before I could be on a list for the course, but that if the course were cancelled because of insufficient enrollment, my money would not be refunded, it could only be put toward another course even though no other course was desired or appropriate for me. I was also told that there was a list of names of people who had expressed interest in the course but several subsequent inquiries resulted in my being told that the list of names was lost and that it was not up to the staff of The Center to organize the course. It would be a big mistake for people and organizations to throw more good money after bad in an effort to save The Center in its present form. What is needed is a major change in personnel and attitude. Judith Ross Holmes Beach
City manager needed Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson has recommended that an experience professional city manager be hired to oversee the city’s business. Commission member
Take The Sun Survey on Page 7. Jean Peelen supported the recommendation. As a former human resources director, I think that is an excellent idea. An experienced city manager will save the money spent for his/ her salary and much more. Our city is a business spending millions of dollars a year and it needs professional, consistent management. I understand the city council has a full plate, but the city of Holmes Beach has a human resources person who could provide valuable assistance in this project. It is important to the efficient operation of our city. Kudos to Mayor Johnson for recommending, and Commissioner Peelen for supporting, this significant and timely change. Special thanks to the mayor and city commissioners for their service to our city. D. Irene Flinn Holmes Beach
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PREVIOUS QUESTION: What do you think of Anna Maria hiring a lobbyist to help fight the proposed vacation rental bill?
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2/9: City Commission special meeting, 6 p.m. 2/14: Planning and Zoning Board, 4 p.m. For information, call 7086130.
2/14: Shade meeting followed by City Commission meeting and work session, 6 p.m. 2/16: City Commission work session, 6 p.m. For information, call 7085800.
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2/8: Scenic WAVES Partnership Committee, 9 a.m. 2/9: Department head meeting, 1 p.m. 2/14: Special CRA meeting, 9 a.m. 2/15: Planning and Zoning Board, 1 p.m. 2/16: City Commission meeting, 12 p.m. For information, call 7781005.
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Movement, muscles and more, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 8 to 9 a.m., $8 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise. org or 941-383-6493. Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Bring two cans of fruit of equal size and weight. Beach Market, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early Settler’s Bread for sale, AMI Historical Museum, 402 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5. Wisconsin Day celebration, St. Bernard Catholic Church, 248 Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m., $5 Einstein’s Circle discussions, The Center of AMI, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 11 a.m. Coloring club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Gentle chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon to 12:45 p.m. $12. Space limited. Chess, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.
Thursday Feb. 9
Boomer Boot camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100. Zumba for beginners, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 10 to 10:45 a.m., $10 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise org or 941-383-6493. American contract bridge league, open pairs duplicate bridge games, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 1 to 4 p.m., $11 per game with snacks included. Reserve to maryannbrady@ aginginparadise.org or 941383-6493. Mary Maki, first-time author, lecture “An Unexpected Death,” 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m. Bingo, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments available for purchase. Friday Feb. 10 Movement, muscles and more, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 8
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of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 8 to 9 a.m., $8 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493. Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Bring two cans of fruit of equal size and weight. Forty carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Bridge beginners/refresher class, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, 2nd Floor, Longboat Key, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., $10 includes coffee and cookies. RSVP to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493. Computer class: Basics, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.
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Riverview Pointe Master Gardener tour, Riverview Pointe Preserve, 8250 DeSoto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, 9 a.m. Reserve to 941-722-4524. American contract bridge league, open pairs duplicate bridge games, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 9 a.m. to noon, $10 per game with snacks included. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-3836493. Arts and crafts show, Holmes Beach City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Origami, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Writing workshop, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.
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Movement, muscles and more, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 8 to 9 a.m., $8 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493. Aging Mastery Program, 10-part series, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., $100 with snacks provided for 10 workshops. Reserve to maryannbrady@ aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493. Gentle Yoga & Meditation with Joan Dickerson, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m., $12. Bring a mat. Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.
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Beach Market, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Arts and crafts show, Holmes Beach City Field, 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cribbage, D Coy Ducks, 5410 Marina
Gentle Yoga with Carol McClenahan, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 9:30 a.m., $10 per class. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493. Preschool story time, Island Branch
Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Boomer Boot camp, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. One class, $15; five classes, $65; 10 classes, $100. Duplicate bridge, Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:30 p.m. Afternoon Tea: Your Destiny is in Your Closet with Gail Condrick, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $10 with refreshments provided. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-383-6493. Irish Ceili and set dancing, Sandpiper Mobile Resort, 2601 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, 1 to 3 p.m. Collection taken for musicians. American contract bridge league, open pairs duplicate bridge games, Aging in Paradise Resource Center, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, second floor, 1 to 4 p.m., $10 per game with snacks included. Reserve to maryannbrady@aginginparadise.org or 941-3836493. After school program, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3:30 p.m.
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Center focuses on fundraising efforts the event is $30,000 from ticket sales, auction items and sponsorships.
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ANNA MARIA — Facing a $135,000 shortfall and with little financial help on the horizon from Manatee County or the three Island cities, the leaders at The Center of Anna Maria Island are looking to fund raising to help close the financial gap. During a Jan. 30 board of directors meeting, board Treasurer Jim Froeschle said while The Center’s activities generally break even, the nonprofit is losing $65,000 a month in overhead costs and expenses. With no government support forthcoming, The Center is looking to other sources to help offset costs. “We are more dependent on private donations than we have been in a long, long time,” he said. While The Center staff and board are seeking other sources of steady income, it’s increasing its dependence on fundraising efforts in the second half of the fiscal year.
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A blast from the past
Following the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is a Musical Dinner Theater March 11, featuring a tribute to the Rat Pack. Lessig said The Center is foregoing its usual Neil Diamond dinner theater evening for one featuring the stylings of Frank Sinatra. Plans for the event are ongoing. Sauls said tickets will be $30 and include dinner and a show. KRISTIN SWAIN | SUN
From left, Executive director Kristen Lessig takes a look Jan. 30 at the quilt created by Joan Pettigrew and the Eyeland Needlers for the Center of Anna Maria Island’s annual tour of homes. The quilt, named “The Mermaid’s Journey,” will be a raffle prize during the March 18 event. of fundraising efforts is its annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater. This year’s event covers two nights, Feb. 17 and 18, and features a taco bar created by the Travelling Gourmet. The play, titled “Shag Another Day: Convention of Evil Doers,” follows the exploits of Dr.
Upheaval and Awesome Powers. Tickets for the event are $40 each with sponsorships beginning a $100. Board member Lindsay Sauls said this year, The Center hopes to have 250 attendees each night. The Center’s financial goal for
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Plans also are underway for The Center’s annual Tour of Homes. Sauls said she’s confirmed four Island homes for the tour and is working to add more. With the amount of rental properties on the Island, she said it’s been difficult to find homeowners willing to allow the tour through their property. Tickets for the event are $20, with The Center planning a maximum of 1,000 guests. A raffle for the quilt, “The Mer-
maid’s Journey,” created by the Eyeland Needlers, will take place during the event. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 for the raffle and are available from board members, at the center and through The Center’s Tour of Homes committee. Until the tour, the quilt will be on display in The Center’s lobby.
Selling sandollars
The Center’s newest endeavor to raise funds is an initiative to sell “sand dollars.” Board member Sam Pakbaz is leading the charge, working with businesses to secure discounts for the sand dollar booklets. Each booklet is projected to cost $20 and contain 100 sand dollars. The sand dollars will be redeemable for discounts at participating businesses. Pakbaz said the amount of the discount will be determined by each business owner. Though The Center plans to roll out the program in the spring, Pakbaz said the goal for the first year is to bring the booklets to public see center, page 29
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The Anna Maria Island Community Chorus and Orchestra (AMICCO) will break new ground as it celebrates young artists this month. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, the three artists will be featured in AMICCO’s first concert in Sarasota County at Northminster Presbyterian Church. This program will be repeated at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church on Cortez Road in Bradenton. The concerts will feature two young artists from Lakewood Ranch, violinist Gabrielle Ferra and clarinetist Michael Miller, plus 13-year-old cellist Andrew Bailey, from Sarasota. Gabrielle Ferra is the 2016 winner of AMICCO’s Young Solo Artist Competition. She graduated first in her class of 500 from Lakewood Ranch High School and was the concertmaster of the Sarasota Youth Philharmonic during her senior year. Ferra performs her favorite piece, Bruch's "Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26," at the Feb. 11 and 12 concerts. Michael Miller, a junior at Lakewood Ranch High School, has played clarinet for five years. He sits first chair in the Lakewood Ranch High School wind ensemble and participates in the marching and jazz bands. Outside of school, Michael performs in the Sarasota Youth Philharmonic. He will perform Weber’s “Concertino for Clarinet in E-flat Major, Op. 26.”
Andrew Bailey, runner up of AMICCO’s 2016 Young Solo Artist Competition, was top prize winner of 2015 Venice Musicale Solo competition and top prize winner of Williamson Young Artist Scholarship recipient. He is a featured soloist of the Venice Community Orchestra, Venice Concert Band and Englewood United Methodist Church Concert Series. He will perform Haydn’s "Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major.” AMICCO’s Chorus and Orchestra will open with Brahms “Nänie” and close with Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” for chorus and orchestra. The Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island makes the annual AMICCO Young Solo Artist Competition possible by providing the competition's financial award for the winner. “By bringing these performance opportunities to young talent, we give them the incredible opportunity of performing with an accomplished symphonic orchestra, under the renowned baton and mentorship of Maestro Alfred Gershfeld, AMICCO’s Principal Conductor,” said AMICCO board President Dr. James Stoltie. “This is a feather in any musician’s cap and something they can proudly list on their resume and long remember.” Tickets are available online at wwwamicco.org, the AMI Chamber, 5313 Gulf Drive N., Holmes Beach, by phone 410812-2468 or at the door, if still available.
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nna Maria has a lot of great business stories, and I thought I heard them all, until now. But the lovely and confident young woman who recently purchased Acqua Aveda Salon in Holmes Beach has a new twist to business and family. Ali Severson purchased Acqua Aveda On The Beach Salon in May of last year after having worked there for nine years. The transition was virtually seamless, helped by the staff, that she sincerely thanks, and that all remained with her. The talented and experienced staff some with as much as 30 years’ experience, participate in continuing education classes on a regular basis. In fact, since owning Acqua, Severson has doubled her staff in preparation for the Waterline resort and marina next door set to open this year and which has chosen Acqua Aveda to be the signature salon for its guests. Acqua Aveda has seven hairstylists, three massage therapists, two nail specialists, an eyelash specialist and three at the front desk coordinating guest services. Severson herself is a hair stylist and make-up artist. The salon offers haircuts and style for both men and women, a variety of hair coloring services, facials and other skin care services, makeup application and nail aesthetics. In addition, it offers a long list of massage services including deep tissue, sports and stress, as well as body treatments like all natural sunless tanning, herbal detox and body wrap. Acqua exclusively carries a full line of Aveda products, which are 100 percent natural, and, of course, men can take advantage of Acqua’s services. Wedding parties are more than welcome at Acqua Aveda for a day of spa services. The staff will arrange any level of service and schedule and even bring in food and champagne. And since Severson herself will be a bride in April, she knows exactly what every bride wants.
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Ali Severson offers full salon and spa services at Acqua Aveda. Severson’s dream has come true, owning a beautiful salon with a wonderful staff and marrying a great guy, but there are two people she really needs to thank, her father and grandfather. Todd
Severson and Dan Callaghan own many tire retreading businesses in Florida and two repair shops. They were the ones who had the confidence in their daughter and granddaughter to become partners
with her in recognizing a good business investment when they saw one. What a great family story. Getting more involved with the community is important to Severson, and Acqua Aveda is sponsoring a soccer team coached by her fiancé at the Community Center. The salon also did a breast cancer fund-raiser offering a mini spa night. It raised $2,200 for her grandparents’ charity, the Callaghan Tire Cancer Charity, with all proceeds going to Moffitt Cancer Center. Watch for Acqua Aveda’s ribbon cutting and grand opening party on March 25. There will be food, drinks, gifts, raffles and discounts on services and products. Severson is backed by a great family and staff who all saw something special in this impressive young woman. She wants her full service day spa to be welcoming, comfortable and make you feel at home. Visit Acqua Aveda and see what it feels like to step into the pale blue ocean without even getting wet.
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At the Regatta Above left, Anna Maria Oyster Bar owner John Horne gives a big thumbs up while preparing food Saturday at the Bradenton Area River Regatta 2017 along the Manatee River in downtown Bradenton and Palmetto. Above right, Islander Tommy Mineo and Carla Moses watch as the Budweiser Clydesdales pull the famous Budweiser beer wagon along Ninth Street West and over the Green Bridge. An estimated 80,000 people turned out for the all-day festival, which featured professional speedboat and Jet Ski races along with a variety of bands and, of course, lots of food.
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In honor of Valentine’s Day, artists joining the Feb. 13 Painting with a Twist event at The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, will paint kissing fish.
Paint with your valentine Painting with a Twist returns to The Center of Anna Maria Island for a special Valentine’s Day event. Find your inner artist during a night of wine, hors d’oeuvres and painting. The fun starts at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at The Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Tickets are $50 per person or $95 for a couple and include food, drinks, art supplies and onsite childcare during the event. An artist will guide attendees step-by-step to create a painting to take home at the end of the night. Reservations are required and must be submitted before Feb. 10. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact The Center’s Art and Culture Coordinator Susan Udermann at 941-778-1908 or susan@centerami.org.
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Alternate special masters approved The Bradenton Beach City Commission has approved the hourly rates for two attorneys who offered agreed to serve as alternate special masters. The commission approved the rate of $150 per hour for attorney Lisa Gonzalez Moore and the $100 an hour rate attorney Robert Eschenfelder, either of whom can now be used to provide land use rulings and recommendations in cases that can’t be handled by the city’s primary special master, attorney
William Robinson Jr. The need for an alternate special master stems in part from a lawsuit Planning and Zoning Board member John Metz filed against the city as part of his objections to a neighboring property being used as a vacation rental. Metz and his attorney, Nelon Kirkland, object to Robinson hearing the case because he is employed the same law firm as the city attorney’s husband.
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few seconds and then they stand around for a couple of minutes talking about it and thinking what to do next. Football fans are crazy. Paint your body and then dance around naked in the freezing cold with cheese on your head. Makes even the wildest Canadian hockey fan look civilized. Everything is football at this time of year. All talk is about offense and defense and valuable players. Restaurant kitchens are a lot like football. It is a team sport. Kitchens have quarterbacks, running backs and receivers, and on any given night, you are only as good as the guys on your team. During play, the head chef in the middle of your line is your quarterback – signaling orders to his grill guys and sauté guys – calling plays according to patron orders charging at him like crazed defensive linesmen. Sautée guys are the kitchen’s receivers. They are all about great reflexes and speed. Sautee chefs
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Bert Harris claims escalate in Holmes Beach BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH— City leaders met Jan. 31 with city attorney Patricia Petruff to agree on responses to three pending Bert Harris claims. Letters responding to the concerns raised in all three claims on behalf of the city were drafted by Petruff and unanimously approved by city commissioners during the special meeting. The first claim under discussion was one for 214 54th Street, Units A and B. According to attorney Morgan Bentley, the property owner, Lizzie Lu’s Island Retreat, LLC., is alleging a reduction in property value for the property of $730,000 for the combined units as a result of Holmes Beach ordinances reducing occupancy and the amount of bedrooms that can be built or added on to a property. Occupancy is restricted to two people per bedroom or a maximum of six, whichever is greater. New construction or additions to single family homes are
restricted to four bedrooms with a maximum of two bedrooms on either side of a duplex. Petruff said there are no pending applications in the building department to expand the property. The second claim addresses the same issues at 7003 Holmes Blvd. with a request for $235,000 in compensation. The property is owned by Robert and Ellen McCaffrey who are represented by attorney Scott Rudacille. The third claim concerned 307 66th St., Unit A, which is owned by Robin Rokisky and valued at $345,000. Rokisky also is represented by Rudacille. The claim also concerns the city’s occupancy and bedroom limitations imposed in 2016. All three letters, mailed with commissioners’ unanimous approval, state city leaders have no intention at present of amending the ordinances to remove the restrictions imposed on any of the properties. The letter to Rudacille on behalf of the McCaffreys, Petruff said was sent Jan.
13 without the express consent of commissioners. The Jan. 31 vote was to ratify sending the letter. Commissioner Jean Peelen asked if the homeowner had sent a response to the city’s letter. Petruff said the homeowner had replied, and the claim was moving forward to litigation. She told commissioners the case had been forwarded to the Florida League of Cities for review. Petruff advised commissioners they can determine a settlement offer at a later date, if appropriate. Property owners can lodge Bert Harris claims for compensation when they feel an ordinance passed by the local government impede their property rights. With 19 Bert Harris claims pending, some with looming deadlines, Petruff suggested commissioners hold a work session to determine how best to proceed with the remaining claims. As responses to claims are needed, she said they would be brought before commissioners during regular meetings.
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Slogans change, but historic Cortez festival remains BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
CORTEZ – In 1982, as a storm of opposition to the commercial fishing industry brewed, local fishermen had an idea that caught on – to give people a fun opportunity to learn about fishing firsthand in the historic fishing
village of Cortez. “The whole purpose was public education that net fishing wasn’t the destructive force that some people were portraying it as,” said Allen Garner, one of the original festival organizers. That first year, villagers pitched in to make fish chowder, which was gone by noon, recalls anoth-
er festival veteran, John Stevely, who stored the $3,500 in proceeds in his trunk until the bank opened on Monday morning. The original $1 admission has only been raised to $4 since then. In its early days, the festival included a blessing of the fleet and a lineup, by size, of fishing boats in the parking lot, where Stevely
would climb from one to the next and describe their uses. Band stages were set up on boat trailers, Cortez style. Villagers used the fishing fleet to shuttle festival-goers by water from Coquina Beach to Cortez, an early water trolley. In 1994, Floridians passed a constitutional amendment to ban
gill nets, putting most of Cortez out of work. But the Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival survived (don’t get caught in Cortez calling it a seafood festival), and its 35th debut is on Feb. 18-19. Garner and Stevely raided their closets to find their festival T-shirts for The Sun, a longtime
media sponsor of the event. Here are the slogans from the T-shirts they found: 1980s Our Net, Your Gain 1990s Navigating in the 90s 1996 Casting into the Future 1999 Our Past is our Future 2001 Fishing for a Future 2002 Fishing for You 2003 If Wishes were Fishes…
2004 Got Fish? 2005 Caught up in Cortez 2006 Mullet, Mangos and Music 2008 Net Working 2009 Claws 2010 White Boot Ready 2011 You Are Here 2012 Something’s Fishy in Cortez 2013 Better Fish to Fry 2014 Wishin’ I Was Fishin’
2015 I’m a Grouper Groupie 2016 It Takes a Fishing Village 2017 Fishing for our Future If you have a Cortez T-shirt from one of the missing years, please share a photo with us – email clane@amisun.com. Enjoy the festival!
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35th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival music schedule Saturday, Feb. 18 10-11 a.m. - Shanty Singers 11:15-12:45 p.m. - Manatee River BlueGrass 12:45-1:30 p.m. - Awards and introductions 2-4 p.m. - Eric Von Band 4:30-6 p.m. - Jason Haran
Sunday, Feb. 19 10:30-noon - Soupy Davis and his band 12.30-2 p.m. – Passerine 12:30-4 p.m. - Eric Von (Bratton Store porch) 2:30-4 p.m. - Karen and Jimmy Band 4:30-6 p.m. - Koko Ray
Fishing festival facts The 35th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, celebrating “Fishing For Our Future,” is scheduled for Feb. 18-19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entertainment includes eight local bands, nautical and environmental arts and crafts, a children’s play area, dock talks and demonstrations by Fishing For Freedom. The food court will feature locallycaught grouper, stone crab and other selections, with menu items for landlubbers. Admission is $4, with kids 12 and under free. Proceeds benefit FISH, the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage, to restore and expand the 95-acre FISH Preserve east of Cortez village. To find the festival, head west toward Anna Maria Island on Cortez Road to the entrance at the Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W. Free parking is available east of the village off Cortez Road at the FISH Preserve, a five-minute walk from the gate. Free offsite parking is available at G.T Bray Park, 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton (turn east off 59th Street onto 33rd Avenue Drive) or at Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island, with a shuttle bus to Cortez ($3 round trip). For more information, visit www.cortezfish.org or call 941-254-4972.
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Anglers fishing with me, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, caught and released snook at night in the ICW near Venice and trout and flounder in Sarasota Bay on flies and trout, snook, reds, pompano and a permit on flies and CAL jigs with shad tails and jerk worms in Gasparilla Sound during the past week. The best action was catch and release snook fishing in the ICW at night. Martin Marlowe, from New York, fished dock lights in the ICW near Venice with me on Tuesday night. It was his personal best snook fishing trip ever as far as the amount of action! He had nonstop action catching and releasing snook on my Grassett Snook Minnow fly. Nick Reding, from Longboat Key, and Tony Merlis, from New Hampshire, fished Sarasota Bay with me on Thursday. We waded a shallow flat and fished from the boat where they caught and released several over
slot trout to 24 inches and a flounder on my Grassett Flats Bunny fly. Mike Perez, from Sarasota, fished the backcountry of Gasparilla Sound near Boca Grande with me on Friday. We caught and released a few trout, snook and a red on CAL jigs with shad tails and 4-inch jerk worms. We waded a bar, and Mike caught and released a juvenile permit, his first ever on a fly, on my Grassett Flats Minnow fly. Keith McClintock, from Lake Forest, Ill., and Stephen Liska, from Naples, fished the same area with me on Saturday. They had a great day catching and releasing a couple of slams including trout to 18 inches, several reds to 24 inches, several pompano, flounder and snook on CAL jigs with shad tails and 4-inch jerk worms. Stephen caught and released his first big red in shallow water. Fish in shallow water have been very spooky due to clear water and see captains, page 27
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calm conditions, making them tough to catch, although you should find snook, larger trout and reds there when conditions are good. Wading with a fly rod or making long casts with spinning tackle are good tactics for fishing shallow water. Catch and release night snook fishing around lighted docks and bridges in the ICW with flies and DOA Lures should also be a good option. Trout, blues, Spanish mackerel, pompano and more should be good options on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay.
Captain Dave White
The weather has been very cooperative the last few days. The waters have been calm, and the sun has been shining. Wintertime fishing is in full swing, and shrimp are going quickly at any bait shop on the Island. I've had a busy week with clients from Rochester to Des Moines. All singing the song of sheepshead. I'm happy to oblige, as these convicts are
inhabiting most structures from 15 miles offshore to the seawalls of Key Royale. My bait of choice is whole live shrimp, tailhooked on a knocker rig. If you're not familiar with a knocker rig, it's about a 3-foot section of 30-pound fluorocarbon leader attached to the main line, a 1- to 2-oz. egg sinker slid on, and a size 1 short-shanked hook tied on. I hook the shrimp in the last section of tail and cast him as close to any pylon as possible. Leaving a little slack so the fish doesn't suspect he's in for a ride. Redfish, snapper, flounder and snook are all welcome bycatch when targeting aheepies. They must be 12 inches to keep. Pompano are around as well. Bounce a Doc's Goofy jig around any pass or point. Pompano are fun little fighters, and the meat is sweet and delicious. The size is 11 inches to the fork on these guys. I highly suggest taking advantage of the sheepshead fishing. It's fun, tasty, and most importantly, you can get them right from shore. Just shoot for the structure. Tight lines.
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Jodi Beavers from Des Moines, Iowa, shows off a nice Sheepshead caught with me on Thursday at Anna Maria Charters.
tide chart for anna maria city pier-february 8-15 A.M. High Time Feet
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Favorite spring pairings
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nduring these harsh, 60º Florida winters has the Motorworks Brewing team pining for warmer spring days and the delicious beers and meals that accompany them. As we gear up for the spring, our minds (and stomachs) are inevitably drawn to sweet citrus fields and flowery concoctions. We invite you to try some of our favorite spring pairings. Let’s start with our Grapefruit IPA, with its bright citrus aroma and zesty flavors, it’s truly like biting into breakfast. For lighter fare, try pairing it with a fresh garden salad topped with a mild beer vinaigrette. Next up is our award-winning and unique Lavender Ale, brewed with a hefty helping of fresh lavender. Pair it with a slider on a brioche bun topped with feta cheese and basil for a veritable flavor explosion, highlighting the sweet and aromatic flavors present in both the beer and slider. Up next is our Bizarre Gardening Accident, a deliciously tart Berliner Weisse, paired with a crab cake topped with a citrus marmalade. The Berliner’s crisp, tart notes echo and amplify the dish’s own citrus flavors, while also scrubbing the palate clean, readying it for the next succulent bite. The beer’s low
3 oz. of Motorworks Brewing Grapefruit IPA 4 Tbs. EV olive oil 1-2 cracks of freshly ground salt and pepper 1 Tbs. fresh Florida citrus zest 1 Tbs. minced shallots 1 Tbs. honey 1 tsp. mustard Whisk ingredients in a small bowl while mixing in the olive oil. Serve over your favorite bed of greens with walnuts or pecans.
alcohol content (3.8 percent ABV) also makes it the perfect, refreshing reprieve after mowing the lawn. Our award-winning brews are available in cans at retailers throughout the state of Florida. Cans and growler fills also are offered seven days a week at the brewery located at 1014 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. We hope that you enjoy these pairings and use fresh Florida ingredients whenever possible. Until next time, cheers!
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attention. He expects the booklets to begin raising money in the second or third year. Before the sand dollar booklets are available to the public, Pakbaz is still looking for some area businesses to lend their support. As of Jan. 30, Pakbaz said he has about a dozen businesses who have agreed to allow sand dollars to be used at their establishments. His goal is to gain 30-50 businesses before the program launches in March or April. To help make business pitches, Pakbaz created a website for the program to explain what sand dollars are and how they can be used. Once the booklets are released to the public, the website will feature participating businesses and help people navigate how to use sand dollars, including what discounts the coupons can be used for. In the future, Lessig says she hopes funds raised from the sale of sand dollars can benefit other nonprofits as well. For more information on The Center or its fundraising events, call 941-778-1908 or visit the newly redesigned website at www.centerami.org. For event sponsorship information, contact Sauls at events@centerami.org. The Center is at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.
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cost is $20 and light refreshments will be served. Proceeds benefit Learn to Fish Recovery Center and the church’s missions. Contact Lynn Cochrane at 763-7441000 for tickets. Reservations required. Seating is limited.
Coloring and chess at library Sometimes people would like to enjoy on afternoon of fun indoors and Wednesday, Feb. 8, is when the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, will have opportunities for that. At noon, the Coloring Club meets to color within the lines – or not. The library will supply outline forms and coloring instruments or you can bring your own. At 2 p.m., the Chess Club meets and there will be a chess master available to improve your game. Call 941-7786341 for more information.
Author speaks about her book First-time author Mary Maki discusses her book, “An Unexpected Death,” at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., as part of the Friends of the Island Library Travel and Lecture Series. There are no reservations; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Forty Carrots fun The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, hosts Forty Carrots, a parenting program based in Sarasota, on Friday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m. This is a program where kids from mobile babies to 5 years old and their parents experience new activities, join in circle time fun and spend time with other families. The program is free and you can get a tickets are available at the library desk. Space is limited to 12 families. For more information, call the library at 778-6341
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Lecture on South African trip Roser Community Church’s seniors group JOY (Just Older Youth) brown bag lunch will learn about South Africa on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. when travelers Dianne and Doug DeLong talk about their recent trip there. JOY meets two Wednesdays a month at the church, 512 Pine Ave, Anna Maria. It’s free, and all you need to bring is lunch. Call 941-778-0414 for more information.
Steal a deal The Anna Maria Island Privateers will hold their Thieves’ Market on Saturday, Feb 11, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the parking lot of Coquina Beach Gulfside. Shoppers can choose from a wide selection of items including household items, collectibles, antiques, old music albums and CDs plus from the Privateers’ grill and Big John’s barbeque and fresh produce. It all starts at 8 a.m. and when you’re done, take a walk along Coquina Beach. Contact Cindy “Bubbles” Swager at 941-900-4141 for information on becoming a vendor. The cost is $25 for a 12x25 foot spot.
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Danielle Wallace teaches a series of free computer classes at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. She’ll talk about computer basics on Friday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. Bring your questions. Call 941788-6341 for more information.
There will be a two-day outdoor Arts and Crafts Show at the Holmes Beach City Hall field, 5801 Marina Drive on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for jewelry, glass, photography, apparel, food and more. The event benefits the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park. Area favorite Patchouli will provide acoustical music on Saturday. Contact Terri 352-344-0657 or tnteventsinc.com for more information.
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Enjoy dinner with friends and neighbors at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach, on Friday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. For $8, there will be roasted chicken, home-made mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw and dessert. Contact Linda Yarger at 778-3580 or lyargerl@aol. com for more information.
Judy Pruitt has cancelled origami class at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, for Saturday, Feb. 1., from 10 a.m. to noon. She will be preparing for a mini origami convention on Saturday, March 11, at the library. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.
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Sweet Adelines concert set The Magic of Manatee Sweet Ade-
lines will perform their annual show, “It’s Showtime” on Saturday, Feb. 11, starting at 3 p.m. at a new location, Bayshore High School Theatre, 5401 34th St. W., Bradenton. This awardwinning group sings acapella in the style of traditional barbershop. Tickets are $15 each; mail a check plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Magic of Manatee, 3002 Vivienda Drive, Bradenton. FL 34207.
Romantic music for your valentine The 2017 Roser Concert Series presents the Sarasota String Quartet on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 4 p.m.in the Roser Community Church Sanctuary, 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria. Founded in 1967, the Sarasota String Quartet is one of Florida’s premier ensembles and a regular participant in the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs’ State Touring Program. One of four resident ensembles of the Sarasota Orchestra, the Sarasota String Quartet performs chamber music as part of the Salon Series at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center in Sarasota. In 2002, it presented the world premiere of Paul Ramsier’s Zoo of Dreams II, commissioned by the Florida West Coast Symphony. The church requests a free-will offering. Doors open at 3 p.m. For more information, call 941-778-0414 or log onto www.roserchurch.com/concertseries.
Fashion fun at Longboat church Christ Church of Longboat Key at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive will host a Fashion Show on Monday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m., featuring fashion by Natural Discoveries, hair by Design 2000 and Mary Kay by Willie Buchholz. The
The Manasota Sierra Club is holding a conservation meeting on Monday, Feb. 13, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Bradenton Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton. Contact Sandra Ripberger at 941-794-3878 or sandrarip@yahoo.com for more information.
Story time at the library Trudy Bell, the children’s librarian, reads stories and has exercises, music and crafts on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 10 a.m. Kids between toddler and 5 years of age are welcome as are their parents at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For school kids, the library will host an after-school program at 3:30 p.m. both events are free. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Save the dates The Anna Maria Garden Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at noon at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. The program will feature flower arrangements by Manatee River Garden Club. The club is holding its annual Penny Flower Show with the theme, “Sing a Song with Flowers” on Wednesday, March 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Roser Church. There will be a bake sale of homemade goodies and a raffle for a variety of beautifully filled baskets. In addition, the Garden Club Fashion Show will be held on Wednesday, April 19, from noon to 3 p.m., also at Roser Church. Call Charlotte at 941-778-6758 for more information.
Beacons of light On Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m., the Florida Maritime Museum, at 4415 119th St. W., in Cortez, welcomes guest lecturer, Richard Johnson, member of the Egmont Key Alliance, to present “Lighthouses of the West Coast of Florida.” Lighthouses on this coast are not as well known or as striking as those on the east coast, but have played key roles in the commerce and settlement of this side of Florida. This lecture will cover the lighthouses on Sanibel Island, Boca Grande, Egmont Key, Anclote Key and more. Admission is free, and seating is first come first serve, beginning at 2:30 p.m. FMM members can reserve seats by calling 941-708-6120 or e-mailing fmminfo@manateeclerk.com.
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10-year plan taking shape The development of a 10year plan ties into the city’s efforts to levy special assessment fees on vacation rental properties. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks504@comcast.net
ANNA MARIA – Working with city staff, Mayor Dan Murphy has compiled a preliminary and prioritized 10-year capital projects plan. In addition to providing a blueprint for future city projects and expenditures, the plan, if approved by the City Commission, would also support the city’s efforts to implement a special assessment fee on vacation rental properties. If successfully implemented, the special assessment fees would be assessed
Obituaries Wanda Figari Wanda Figari, of Bradenton and Holmes Beach, Fla., formerly of Carmel, Ind., died on Jan. 30, 2017. Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Sandbar restaurant, 100 Spring Avenue, Anna Maria. Funeral arrangements are by Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, 5610 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34209.
Elizabeth Ann Fox Elizabeth Ann Fox went to dance with the angels on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at the age of 50. Beth will be remembered as a kind, thoughtful and joyful person and will be greatly missed by family and friends. She lives on in the lives of the many people she touched at places she worked, in
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1/30, petit theft, 300 block of Palm Avenue. A bike was stolen. 1/30, disturbance, Crescent Drive and North Bay Blvd. A school bus driver observed a student using an e-cigarette on the bus and tried to confiscate it. The student fled, but the driver knows who he is. 1/30, petit larceny, 100 bock of Willow Ave. An outside projector was stolen.
according to the number of occupants a vacation rental is allowed to have, according to the city’s rental registration process. The special assessment fee would help offset expenses the city incurs in regard to maintaining the infrastructure that provides visitors and residents with city services that include streets and roads, stormwater and drainage, parks and public restrooms. Incorporating suggestions provided by the individual commission members, the 10-year plan is broken into shortterm, medium range and long range projects. Murphy said each project has been assigned to a specific staff member who has been asked to identify cost, time frame and viability issues. A revised draft plan will be compiled and presented to the commission approval.
Short term projects:
groups she participated in, and in her dear family. She loved and lived life to the fullest. She blessed many families through her library work, and they are blessed for knowing her. Beth is survived by her parents, Leo and Irene Fox; sisters, Vicki and Sue; and further survived by many friends and relatives. Beth was raised in Wauwatosa, Wis., got a degree in German at UW-Eau Claire and her masters degree in library and information science at UWM and also studied in Bielefeld, Germany. Beth loved being a children’s librarian, entertaining and inspiring countless children at libraries in Wauwatosa, Hales Corners, Germantown, New Berlin and Bradenton, FL. Beth loved to swing dance and was known by her many dance friends as a great lead. She loved to travel, cherishing her time visiting relatives in Germany, her favorite city of Vienna, an adventure in Istanbul and annual beach visits to Anna Maria Island. She honored her Ger-
man heritage by playing in the band and dancing with the Donauschwaben and volunteering in the Schwaben Germanfest brat booth for many years. Community involvement included Germanfest, Amazing Milwaukee Race, Jumpin’ Jive Club, Cream City Swing and the Zoo. Sincere thanks to all who sent thoughts, prayers and support. Thanks to her care teams at Froedert, Sarah CannonNashville, Horizon Hospice and Zilber Hospice, for allowing Beth to fulfill her goals over the past year while fighting her battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wauwatosa Library at wauwatosalibrary,org/about/foundation. There was a Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, Feb. 4, in Wauwatosa.
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paraphernalia was found at the scene. 2/2, petit theft, 10300 block of Cortez Road West. The victim said her medication, which had been delivered by UPS, did not have any medication inside the package. The packaged had been opened prior to its delivery.
1/28, trespass warning, Sports Lounge, 118 Bridge St. Police were called when one of the bar’s customers refused to pay his tab and became very belligerent. Police convinced the customer to pay and issued a trespass warning so he would not return. 1/23, theft, Cortez Beach, 600 Gulf Drive S. A wallet, hidden under a beach blanket, was taken while the victim went in the water.
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1/28, overdose, 4400 block of 124th St. W. The victim was found unresponsive and EMS was called. Paramedics administered Narcan, and he was revived. Drug
• Refurbishing the City Pier; • Rebuilding pier restaurant space; • Sidewalk and lighting improve ments on Pine Avenue; • Redesigning Pine Avenue with bike lanes; • City Pier Park build out; • Historical Park build out; • The construction of a bike path; • Paving; • Drainage; • Dredging; • Purchasing property for green space and drainage; • Purchasing beach access property.
Medium range projects:
• Paving; • Sidewalk improvements and additions; • Drainage;
Harry Robert 'Bobby' Trook Harry Robert “Bobby” Trook, of Bradenton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017. Born in Converse, Indiana to the late Harry and Carrie Trook,
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1/26, theft, 4500 block of Gulf Drive. An unlocked bicycle, possibly tied to a school bus stop, was stolen. 1/27, theft, Walgreen’s, 3200 East Bay Drive. A bike attached to a bike rack with a broken lock was taken while the victim was in the store. 1/28, driving with a suspended license, 5500 block of Holmes Boulevard. The officer
• Purchase property for green space and parks; • Build water taxi landing • Dredging; • Public restrooms built at beach access points
Long range projects:
• Dredging; • Purchase beach access property; • Purchase property for green space and parks; • Remodel city hall to include all departments; • Aerate canal dead ends; • Drainage; • Paving; • Sidewalk improvements and additions; • Beach accesses for everyone; • Purchase two traffic signals.
Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie. Bobby was a construction iron worker for Bethlehem Steel for 10 years after which he and Marjorie purchased B&K Drive-in, in Goshen, Ind., which they ran successfully for 25 years. After his retirement in 1980, he moved to Bradenton, Fla. He played guitar at a very young age, but finally at retirement he joined several local groups and played at the Anna Maria Island Moose Lodge with Just Friends and at the American Legion on 75th Street with the Ruby Pearls and also at the Renaissance for many years. He left behind his loving daughter, Dawn Trook. A memorial service will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest with his wife of 72 years at Sarasota National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, make a donation to your favorite charity. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes, 26th Street Chapel, 5624 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.brownandsonsfuneral.com
observed rthe defendant, whom he knew had a suspended license, drive down the street. He conducted a traffic stop and found the defendant’s license had been suspended six times, and he had been convicted of driving without a license two times and was arrested. 1/31, domestic battery, 4900 block of Gulf Drive. The officer responded to a call of a battery with the victim locked in a bedroom for her safety. He noticed the defendant yelling at a closed bedroom door. He told the officer he had gotten into an argument with his girlfriend and her mother after he played music too loud and it awakened them. He admitted slapping both women in the face and was arrested.
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Team Beach to Bay scores the win BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
In recent history, youth flag football has only been part of the Island community center’s landscape for about a decade, but that is enough time to see the changing of the guard start to take place on the field. As the youth grow older and leave for college, some return to start their adult lives and continue to contribute to the youth sports program as volunteers. The Beach to Bay 8- to 10-year-old flag football team is lucky enough to have two former participants return to share their youthful energy, time and knowledge of the game as their volunteer coaches. Jake Parsons and Rainia Lardas, both former students of Anna Maria Elementary School and graduates of Manatee High School, spend week day nights at football practice and Saturdays at games hoping to make a difference on and off the football field. This full circle approach to growing and nurturing the youth of The Center to become responsible and contributing young adults was part of the mission of the youth teen program that was at its apex during Parsons' and Lardas’ time at the community center. The goal of character building and personal development is the focus of the newly developing teen program, which will likely result in individuals that return to the Island to give of their time and energy. Parsons, who works with the kids as the head coach of the Beach to Bay team, collaborated with several of the dads of the team to instill age appropriate discipline, along with a growing knowledge of the game. Lardas, the assistant coach, has the critical role of making sure that all of the players have equal playing time to ensure development as a flag football player, which ultimately increases their confidence in the game and in life. The character development was reinforced during Satur-
day’s game against Team Lancaster Design. After just nine minutes of play, Team Beach to Bay was ahead 0-12 with the initial touchdown by Brennan Gunter and Gregory Jordan with a mad dash down the length of the field. The early two-score lead quickly disappeared with two pick sixes in a row by Team Lancaster Design. Without its standout starting quarterback Matt Hennesey, Parsons and Lardas started Jordan as QB. Jordan’s passes were intercepted by Payton Harlan and Andrew Hyman, each finding the end zone with little effort. With Hyman as the Lancaster Design quarterback, two points were added to the scoreboard with the catch by Harlan, pulling their team ahead 14-12. Hanging their heads low could have been an option for Team Beach to Bay, but with encouragement in the huddle by Parsons the team came back out on offense ready to fight back. Sailing the long pass on third down, Jordan hit Will Wright for the go ahead touchdown. The score stayed at 14-18 as the Beach to Bay extra point attempt was stopped. Half-time pep talks and coaching could be heard on both benches as Coach Gary Harlan and Parsons both prepared for a tough second half of play. The girls on the field for both teams made critical plays that advanced their teams down the field. Layla Yavalar and Ava Harlan for Lancaster Design made strong offensive and defensive difference in the game. Lilly Kawahata was the standout female defensive player of this match up, pulling flags to stop plays that could have changed the outcome of the game. On the second offensive go of the half, Jordan once again took the ball the length of the field for a touchdown. With the extra point by Gunter, the score moved to 14-25 for Beach to Bay. But, Harlan’s
Design pulled ahead 28-25. Parsons’ team kept marching forward with yardage by Jordan and the touchdown catch by Wright to move the score to 28-31. Wright followed up with the extra point for Team Beach to Bay. With one minute left on the play clock, Team Lancaster Design made one last ditch effort to walk away with the victory. Stepping up his defensive game Jax Kagin had two extremely critical flag pulls that prevented the opponent from gaining the first down. The strong defensive pressure by Team Beach to Bay forced the interception by Gunter to end the nail bitter.
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Team Beach to Bay's Gregory Jordan lead his team to victory Saturday racing down the field past all of the Team Lancaster Design defenders. team kept fighting for yardage. A. Harlan ran for short yardage before having her flag pulled by Kawahata. Kane Richardson took the ball down the field for a 10-yard gain. Looking to get first down yardage, Hyman’s pass went through the hands of P. Harlan, giving the ball back to Team Beach to Bay. After a strong defensive stop, Lancaster Design made way down the gridiron again with a long run by Hyman who was stopped at the one-yard line. Hyman was finally stopped
by Wright pursuing his target with a prevent attitude. Moving her team closer to the win, Yavalar was hit in the end zone for a Lancaster Design touchdown. The one point conversion by P. Harlan made it a four-point game with plenty of time on the clock. The game of the week proved to be just that. Both teams played strong to the very last second. P. Harlan put his team ahead with another interception and run into the end zone. With the extra point by Kieran Cloutier, Lancaster
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Finding comprehensive plan consistency in Holmes Beach BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
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HOLMES BEACH — Two ordinances are headed back to Holmes Beach city commissioners for a final vote. The city’s planning commission met Feb. 1 with building official Jim McGuinness and Planner Bill Brisson to discuss if two ordinances are consistent with the comprehensive plan. One ordinance bans the commercial sale of dogs and cats, while the other prohibits the commercial cultivation, growth, processing, distribution and sale of marijuana. Planning commissioners found both ordinances consistent with the comprehensive plan, sending them back before city commissioners for a vote. Both ordinances were discussed by commissioners in January work sessions. Before the planning commission vote, Brisson said he found both ordinances consistent with the plan based on goal one of the future land use element which states the city’s intent to ensure “that the threat to health, safety and welfare posed by hazards, nuisances, incompatible land uses and environmental degradation are minimized.” Planning Commissioner Barbara Hines confirmed the pet sale ban would not affect adoption agencies before voting along with the rest of the commission to approve the ban as consistent. “I hope the commission does not inadvertently prohibit things that
shouldn’t be prohibited,” she said. The ban, if passed by the City Commission, also will not affect area pet breeders. Though the vote on the pet sale ban ordinance was unanimous, planning commissioners were divided over the consistency of the commercial marijuana sale prohibition. Hines said she does not believe the marijuana ban is consistent with the health goal of the city because it can be used to alleviate pain and assist in the treatment of some illnesses. “If I get sick, I don’t want to have to be out on the street corner buying it illegally,” she said. “I don’t see this as a threat or inconsistent.” “My feeling is it’s not appropriate in our city to have dispensaries or sale of it,” board alternate Jaynie Christenson said. Planning Commissioner Scott Boyd said while he felt the comprehensive plan was somewhat vague on what commercial uses are considered consistent, he still found the marijuana ban as consistent. Brisson said he found the ban consistent simply because it’s not inconsistent with the comprehensive plan, due to the issue not being specifically addressed. The ordinance was found consistent with the comprehensive plan in a 4 to 1 vote with Hines dissenting. Both ordinances go back to city commissioners for a vote Feb. 14.
Splash Trash Tour to stop at Robinson Preserve This month, visitors to Robinson Preserve’s Valentine House will have an opportunity to learn about protecting beaches and the Gulf of Mexico as part of an environmental exhibit moving around the state. The Splash Trash Tour is an arts-based, hands-on, pop up show that's fun for all ages. It is visiting six Florida counties and Manatee County is its third stop. The tour promotes dialogue and action about trash in oceans and what can be done to make a difference. Created by environmental communicator Bette Booth, the tour is an artistic exhibit that utilizes trash items found in the ocean to create art. The tour stops at the Robinson Preserve Feb. 15 through 25 and will be hosted in and around the Preserve’s Valentine House at 1704 99th St. N.W. in Bradenton. Throughout the tour’s stop at Robinson, a variety of special
programs will be held. Participants will have the opportunity to create a piece of art to add to the tour. On both Feb. 18 and 25, guided tours of the exhibit will be hosted at the site, from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 4 p.m., with each event including hands-on activities to further the learning experience. A grand opening for the exhibit will be held on Friday, Feb. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. Booth will be present to host, and there will be light refreshments to celebrate. Additional programs during the week will include two library talks, one for adults and one for children, and several home school programs too. For more information on the tour, e-mail Melissa Nell at melissa.nell@ mymanatee.org or call her at 941748-4501, ext. 6042.
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Ribbon cutting at Island Charms From left to right: Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Director and Anna Maria Commissioner Brian Seymour; Chamber President Deb Wing; Island Charms co-owner Jim Collins; his son Patrick, 9; his wife and co-owner, Lauren; and Chamber member David Berube at the ribbon cutting at 501 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria, on Friday, Feb. 3. The store offers jewelry, decorative items and other charming merchandise.
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Super Sunday for Island fans Brad Lisk and "Boston" Rick Burns, far left, sport their Bucs and Patriots gear during Sunday's Super Bowl game between New England and Atlanta, won by the Pats 34-28 in overtime. At left, Louise "Weezie" Schippers shows off her Tom Brady jersey while Georgia the terrier, below, dons a Patriots sweater. SUBMITTED
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This could be a very confusing year I
was in Orlando a few weeks ago, and found myself wishing that everyday life could be as simple as the Mickey Mouse ears along Interstate 4. Certainly, real estate is becoming more and more complicated, not just the paperwork and recently imposed regulations, but also the prognosis. Will the market be good this year because of increased values or will it be bad because of higher interest rates and lower inventory? Per the National Association of Realtors, U.S. home sales were down in December, a sign they say that rising prices and higher mortgage rates are taking a bite out of the housing market. The national median sale price rose by 4 percent from a year earlier in December to $232,200, but sales of previously owned homes declined by 2.8 percent. Manatee and Sarasota counties both had a good year, with the region producing gains of almost a 9 percent median sale price for single-family homes. Median price represents the mid-point where half the sales are
Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger above and half below. Per the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee counties, Manatee County’s median home prices rose 7.5 percent in December of last year to $285,000. Sarasota County did even better with an increase of 10.3 percent in December of last year with a median sale price of $264,500. Both of these median sale prices are well above the national median sale price of $232,200. Condos in Manatee County were also up 3.8 percent to a median sale price of $185,000. This all sounds good, but the problem continues to be a shortage of inventory. The month’s supply for single family homes
ended the year at 4.1 percent a 13.9 percent increase and condos at 4.4 percent a 10 percent increase. Forbes magazine published an article outlining some of what the housing experts expect to see in 2017, let’s see what they have to say: Prices will continue rise but more slowly because of high consumer confidence and low unemployment rate. Affordability will worsen since wages are expected to grow, while low inventory and increased interest rates also continue to grow. The availability of credit is expected to improve. The new administration promises to roll back much of the financial regulations contained in the Dodd-Frank Act, opening up banks to lend more freely. In addition, the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is in question with the possibility of their becoming private entities. The supply of homes will improve but will still be below a healthy supply. New home
construction also could be up. More millennials who are under age 36 will become homeowners. Zillow predicts that half of all buyers will be millennials driving the market. Competition will grow because of lower inventory with homes coming off the market even faster than last year. And finally, political uncertainty at the beginning of a new administration always influences the housing market. How it impacts housing remains to be seen. Before heading home from Orlando, we had breakfast in Celebration in a diner designed to look like a step back in time to the 1950s. In fact, all of Celebration looks like a step back in time or maybe just a step back to a time we want to remember. However, we live now and the reality is that real estate has always been volatile and subject to the financial and political times, but in southwest Florida I’m thinking it’s going to be a pretty good year.
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Food critic says buyer beware Tampa Bay Times reporter Laura Reiley spent two months investigating farm to table claims in the bay area. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – If you shop for groceries carefully, don’t believe what they say about where the food originated or, sometimes in the case of fish, what species it is. The same goes for dining out. TOM VAUGHT | SUN Those were the messages Tampa The audience gave rapt attention to Laura Reiley, who did not want to have her picture taken Bay Times reporter Laura Reiley had because of the nature of her reporting. for the audience in the Friends of the growing in nearby fields and someIsland Library’s Lecture and Travel Se- push by grocery chains and restaurants, and it is being compromised by times she found the fields were fallow ries presentation on Thursday, Feb. 2. or what was growing was not produce. untrue claims. Reiley, whose award-winning underA follow-up to her stories found some “They feel food is better if it travels cover, investigative style forced her to things changed, and other did not. short distances,” she said. “On the ask the audience, and this reporter, to average, food travels 150 miles before not take her picture, had some interestit ends up in a grocery store or restauing facts. Chefs and ingredients matter rant.” Before her lecture, Anna Maria Reiley said some people ask, “Why Reiley said she took two months off Island restaurateur Sean Murphy, who does it matter?” her restaurant reviews to chase down authored a column in The Sun a week “Ever since the Food Network startclaims from growers, grocers and resago about where seafood originates, ed, chefs matter,” she said, showing a taurants about locally grown produce. said he is a fan of Reiley. slide of Emeril Lagasse. “Chefs believe Reiley said there is a farm to table She chased down claims that food was ingredients matter.”
She also said honesty in the industry matters because “lies beget lies.” As for honesty in restaurants, the trend has been for families to eat out more. “In the past, mom and dad got a babysitter and went out on a Friday or Saturday,” she said. “Now families dine out more often because they are busy, and they don’t feel like cooking.” She said for the first time, families are spending more money on dining out than groceries. “That adds more people in the food chain from the farm to the plate,” she said. As for fast food, she cited a quote from President Donald Trump, “At least you know what’s in it.”
Inspectors can’t care
Government inspectors don’t investigate claims of where food comes from because they are there to make sure restaurants are clean, the food is handled as per regulations and employees wash their hands after using the restroom. see FOOD, page 38
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“There are 40,000 restaurants in Florida and 191 inspectors,” she said. “They don’t care if the food is misrepresented.” She said farm to table is a farce because of the seasonality in each area. “You can’t grow much of anything in the summer here,” she said. “If the produce is truly local, all they could serve in the summer would be okra.”
What to do
Consumers can do a lot to make sure food is not misrepresented. They can ask providers to define local. “For Publix, local is the six states in which they are located,” she said. Consumers should read labels and find a country of origin, although there are no labels on produce at farmer’s markets, Reiley said they should look for food that is certified organic, use social media to get answers or report misrepresentation and get involved.
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Chappie assails mayor’s budget approach Vice Mayor John Chappie has begun to assert himself in regard to adherence with city policies. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Vice Mayor John Chappie rejected Mayor Bill Shearon’s attempts to create a budget committee that would be chaired by someone other than the mayor. During the City Commission’s Feb. 2, meeting, Shearon repeated a request he made two weeks earlier when he asked if one of the commissioners would volunteer to chair a four-member budget committee that did not include the mayor. During the tense exchange that followed, Chappie cited city charter language that establishes the mayor’s duties and responsibilities. In reference to the budget process, the charter says the mayor is to “prepare or cause to be prepared an annual operating budget and capital spending plan to be submitted to the commission for review and action as required by law.” Shearon became frustrated with Chappie’s opposition. He said he did not have
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Mayor Bill Shearon, right, reacts to Vice Mayor John Chappie, left, questioning budget creation methods. time to work on next year’s budget, so would just leave that task unattended until this summer. Chappie said it was not his intent to prevent the staff and the commission from getting an early start on the preparation of the 2017-18 fiscal year budget, but he was steadfast in his belief that the mayor must guide the process. Commissioner Jake Spooner said he would be glad to chair the budget committee, but he agreed with Chappie’s interpretation of the charter. Chappie served multiple terms as the
Bradenton Beach mayor before he spent the past eight years as a county commissioner. Citing his own mayoral experience, Chappie reminded Shearon that the majority of the budget work is done by city staff. He said the mayor is not expected to do all that work himself and simply needs to direct the department heads and the city treasurer to begin assembling their anticipated revenues, expenses and funding requests. The adopted budget has to be presented to the state in September.
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“You can’t put a crosswalk on a bridge, so we have to slow people down,” Tokajer said. “It’s dangerous for people to come over that bridge at high speeds. Our whole thing is public safety.” The final speed limit determination was made by FDOT because Manatee Avenue is a state road. In his opinion, Tokajer said the speed limit slow down was not expected to increase traffic congestion in the area. He said the public response he’s received to the change has been primarily positive. However, that’s not the reaction Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore has received. In a letter sent to Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson on Sunday, Feb. 5 and obtained by The Sun on Monday, Feb. 6, Whitmore said she fielded calls all last week from people angry over the speed limit reduction. “You have a lot of islanders that are very upset,” Whitmore wrote, adding that she was concerned that no notice was given to residents before the change was made.
“I don’t think the speed limit can be reduced on a state road to 25 miles per hour without public input,” Whitmore wrote. “I do not recall any public meetings regarding this action by the city. “I don’t believe this was a safety issue, personally,” she concluded. After The Sun posted on its Facebook page a video from Tokajer explaining the speed limit reduction to social media, comments were mixed with a few concerned that the change was to create a speed trap in the area. While motorists become accustomed to the change, Tokajer said officers will be issuing warnings for minor violations. Island resident Kelly Smith said the reduced speed limit contributed to an added 30 minutes to her commute off-island. However, Capt. Mark Howard, owner of SumoTime Fishing Charters of Anna Maria Island, commented that he supports an Island-wide reduced speed limit. For his part, Tokajer said he hopes motorists abide by the new speed limit and safely share the road. “You’re in paradise, slow down and enjoy the view,” he said.
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Randolph Smith filed the appeal last September in response to Judge Smith’s ruling. Anna Maria Vacations filed its original lawsuit against the city in February 2016 in objection to the eight-person occupancy limit contained in the vacation rental ordinance adopted by the city commission in November 2015. During the circuit court hearing, Randolph Smith contended the city’s occupancy limit was an attempt to circumvent a state law that prevents local governments from prohibiting vacation rentals or regulating the frequency or duration of their use. “The challenged ordinance prohibits a property owner’s ability to rent his or her property by limiting how many people may occupy a vacation rental property at one time. These occupancy restrictions are specifically and uniquely targeted to a single class of property owners, those owning residential property used for short-term vacation rentals,” Randolph Smith
wrote in his original complaint. Judge Smith did not agree with that assertion, and in the written ruling he handed down later, he addressed the occupancy limits contained in the city’s vacation rental ordinance. “The ordinance does not prohibit vacation rentals that have historically been rented to more guests than is permitted under the occupancy regulations set forth in the ordinance. The limitation on occupancy is a regulation that does not impinge in any way on the regulatory subjects of frequency or duration of frequency or duration of rental. Therefore, the regulation of the ordinance is not in conflict and is not preempted by section 509.032 (of Florida statutes),” Judge Smith wrote.
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stronger ordinances that deal with such behavior. “The government should not be in the business of picking one person’s property rights over another. Further, it is important to clarify that this bill does not affect local homeowners’ associations and neighborhoods that have adopted their own covenants, declarations, or bylaws. The bill simply serves to help safeguard a vibrant part of our economy while protecting property owners and renters from overreaching city governments." Bolles then references HB 883, the vacation rental bill adopted in 2011 that said, “A
local law, ordinance or regulation may not restrict the use of the vacation rentals, prohibit vacation rentals or regulate vacation rentals based solely on their classification, use or occupancy.� The resulting state law did not apply to local laws and regulations adopted before June 1, 2011. In 2014, the state legislature amended the rental law in a manner that currently states local governments cannot prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the frequency or duration of their use, but can pass other legislation specific to vacation rentals, such as Anna Maria’s eight-person occupancy limit. “For more information on SB 188, please
visit http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/ Bill/2017/0188. Thank you for taking the time to write to Senator Steube,� Bolles response concludes.
Local efforts
After reading the response distributed by Steube’s office, Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen said, “I have one word for it: Arrogance.� Anna Maria resident Amy Tripp is scheduled to meet with Steube at his Sarasota office on Feb. 17. Last week, she began circulating an e-mail that contained a link to an online petition she created: Stop Florida SB 188. “This Florida Senate bill, SB 188, would
strip local governments throughout the state of self-governing vacation rentals. This would devastate small communities due to “investor homes� that seek to have unregulated number of people, and allow for short-term rentals for any length of stay in existing residential neighborhoods. That's why I signed a petition to the Florida State Senate, which says: ‘Saving local governments and small communities in Florida to be able to retain control regarding vacation rentals,� Tripp’s e-mail said. The petition can be found at: http:// petitions.moveon.org/sign/stop-florida-sb188?source=s.icn.em.mt&r_by=4649874.
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Holmes Beach parks get a little TLC BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH — Members of the parks and beautification committee have their work cut out for them over the next few months. Before the committee takes a summer hiatus, members plan to continue work revitalizing Memorial Garden, formerly the butterfly park located adjacent to city hall at 5801 Marina Drive, organizing an Arbor Day planting at the basketball courts and developing a plan to revitalize the landscaping at Spring Lake Park on Holmes Boulevard. Committee member Dennis Groh presented the group with a landscaping plan for the Memorial Garden on Feb. 1. “The lion’s share of the plants were not salvageable,” Groh said of the previous plants, many of which were removed by public works. To replace those plants, Groh has planned a mix of native and Floridafriendly plants, most of which are drought and wind resistant. His design
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A new bench dots the landscape at Memorial Garden in Holmes Beach. As more landscaping is put in place during park renovations, more seating will be added as needed. Currently the park features two benches and a picnic table. features many green and some flowering plants to help retain color in the garden year-round. “There should be something nice going on in this garden year-round,” he said. “I think it’s an excellent plan,” committee member Zan Fuller said.
Committee chair Jerry West recommended putting the plan before commissioners before putting it into action despite receiving a unanimous vote from the committee. “When you redesign city hall the government should have some say in it,” he said.
Groh and committee liaison Commissioner Marvin Grossman agreed to present the plan to commissioners during the city’s Feb. 14 meeting. To celebrate Arbor Day in April, Fuller agreed to reach out to Keep Manatee Beautiful to ask the organization to provide five silver buttonwood trees to be planted in raised beds already installed at the basketball courts adjacent to city field at 5801 Marina Drive. Committee members also discussed making some landscaping changes at Spring Lake Park on Holmes Boulevard. “What’s there is dead,” Groh said, recommending replacing the park’s landscaping. Public works foreman Dave Benton suggested opting for a stone rather than green landscaping due to a lack of irrigation at the site. Rather than eliminating the plants completely, Groh suggested adding salt water tolerant plants to the area. Committee members agreed to continue the conversation when they next meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.
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Kyarra Jennings' mother, Lawanda Thompson, Kyarra and her sister, Nadia Jennings.
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Sarah Driscoll with her father and Artist's Guild member, Mary Hamilton.
The Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island will feature work from two local students on display in their Gallery, located at 5414 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, throughout the month of February. Kyarra Jennings' work is a watercolor painting titled "Stained Glass Pelican from Cortez." Kyarra is a 17-year-old senior attending The Manatee School of the Arts. Her art teacher is Diane Rosenbarger, and she is in the National Honor Society and a member of the National Art Society. Her future plan is to attend Ringling School of the Arts. Sarah Driscoll, 18, is a senior and a student of art teacher Jon Scott at Manatee High School, where she is in the Portfolio Class. The name of her painting is "ASTRAL PROJECTIONS." Sarah plans to attend State College of Florida and major in pre-veterinary science.
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LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $55/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770 STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in Old Florida Seashell driveways and scapes. Also Rock, Mulch, & Soil. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 2/15/2017 9:00am at 1855 63rd Ave E Bradenton FL 34203 pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NORMS TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids 2001 Mercury Vin 1MEFM55s91G624599 2015 Bash MS Vin LHTLBBN1FB002555 1998 Expedition Vin 1FMRU17L9WLA99132 2007 Saturn Vin 1G8ZS57N57F283416 1996 Honda Vin 1HGCD5631TA036716 2000 Ford Vin 1FMRU1569YLC12772 2016 Harley Davidson Vin 1HD1KTM11GB615544 1998 Dodge Vin 1B4GP44G8WB513838 2014 Bash MP Vin LHJTLBBN4EB001690 2003 Saturn Vin 1G8JU54F43Y579787 1998 GMC Vin 1GBKP37W8J3338430 2001 Chrysler Vin X1C3EL46X14N319350
LOST & FOUND LOST ORANGE MANX Tailless cat in Cortez Area. Call 518-810-9416 LOST KAYAK BIMINI BAY Floated away on Sunday nights storm. Tan Feather Lite. Please call 941-7783057 LOST ENVELOPE WITH Money in it. Border of Holmes Beach & Bradenton Beach. REWARD 361-9440167 LOST HEAVY GOLD CHAIN with Blue Stone near 47th Ave in Holmes Beach on December 26. REWARD! Call 908-963-1702 FOUND CAT grey and white friendly cat found on 63rd street Holmes Beach, near boat ramp. Dec 4. Call 813-546-3982 LOST MY GRANDMOTHER'S gold wedding band (initials inside and date) at Coquina Beach area. Reward. Call 407-579-1621 LOST TENNIS BRACELET Gold with Diamonds around. Near Dog Park or Publix. REWARD! Call 941778-2494
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LOST MAN’S SILVER Wedding Ring, silver with stones mounted. Lost at Coquina Beach near restrooms. Please Call 813413-3373
MOVING & STORAGE MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777. TWO MEN and a TRUCK. Movers who care. Local and Long distance. www. twomen.com Call 941-3591904. We sell boxes!
PAINTING & WALLCOVERING PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates. 941-812-0507 “WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service. Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell 941794-0455 BAYSIDE COMMERCIAL PAINTING. David Padyani Call 941-565-9446 or Larry Zimmer 941-2248123 Licensed & Insured PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Meticulous, Thorough, Quality Workmanship. Interior/Exterior. Wall paper removal.. Also minor repairs & carpentry. Free written detailed estimates. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315
PETS ARE YOU WANTING to vacation and not worry if your pet is lonely. I will overnight in your home, so your animal can stay in his own environment. Home Sitting is also available. Great References. Call Mary 941-405-2496 EXPERIENCED PETSITTER/WALKER will stay in your home if necessary. Reliable woman will provide loving care. References provided. Call 423-483-8059
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POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE. AMI & West Bradenton. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. {Chemical Service} Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657 COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893
REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE LOOKING FOR A highly motivated real estate broker to buy or sell your next home? Darcie Duncan, Broker Duncan Real Estate a lifelong island resident bringing success to her customers for 26 years. Proven track record brings you results! 941-725-1589
STARTING FROM THE UPPER 200’s. Only minutes from the beach, this new active adult community is perfectly located just south of Manatee Ave, off Village Green Pkwy. Perfectly designed, open 2BR or 3BR/2BA plus den & 2CG floor plans. Luxurious amenities, pool, spa, gym, pickle ball and fenced-in dog park. HOA only $190/month. Models open daily. Contact us 941-254-3330 www.MirabellaFlorida.com 106 WILLOW RENOVATED Cottage. 1 in from Beach, beautiful pool/spa. Lush landscaping $1,197,000. Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941-228-6086 FIND REAL ESTATE at brokersandra.com. Call Sandra Glantz 941-7999229 Licensed Real Estate Professional with Wagner Realty. Call for free market analysis. GORGEOUS GULF VIEWS! Light, Bright & Airy 1BR/1.5BA! Great rental potential! $329,900 Call 941773-0165 - Kathleen White, Island Real Estate Realtor
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BAY FRONT HOME Palma Sola W. Bradenton 4000sq.ft. 4BR/3.5BA 4 car garage. Stunning cathedral ceilings. No Island traffic! Island Real Estate Ask AL Galletto 941-232-2216 GREAT RENTAL! $30K/ YEAR! 1BR/1BA in Direct Gulf Front complex! $299,900 Call 941-4485616 - Erin Heckler, Island Real Estate Realtor
RENTALS: ANNUAL ANNUAL RENTALS WANTED ! We have well qualifed tenants for beach and mainland annual rentals, Full management or Finders fee. Call today for details. Ask for Ed DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www.teamduncan.com WEST BRADENTON San Remo 4011 Plumosa Terrace 2BR/2BA/1CG on Salt Water Canal. W/D hookups, Large lanai & yard plus dock Bring your boat! $1600/mo unfurnished. First, & Security. Credit check. Lease option possible. Call JoAnn 941809-2488 ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact junew@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. 2BR/2BA FURNISHED BAYFRONT Condo at Shellpoint $1750-Annual lease. Longboat Key Studios $975 month to month lease only. Call A Paradise 941778-4800 HOLMES BEACH ANNUAL: Pool view & partial bay view from this 2nd floor, 2BR/2BA condo in W. Bay Pt. Moorings. Spacious 1377 sq. ft. light & bright unit with new paint and bedroom floors. Ready January 1st. $1800/mo. Call Island Real Estate 941-778-6066
CHARMING 2BA/1BA HOME w/lanai & large yard. Washer/dryer 1100 sq. ft. on quiet cul-de-sac. Home West of 26th Street next to St. Joseph’s Church Bradenton. Annual lease $1400/mo plus utilities, first/last and $500 security, credit/background check, lawn & pest provided by landlord. Call Scott 941-779-3313 ANNUAL RENTAL HOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA with office/ laundry room, deck, storage room. $1650/mo Small & medium pets accepted. Call 941-704-4591 ANNUAL 2BR/1BA Walk to beach. Open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, tile, cable, water, trah included $1250/mo. 941-778-2928 or 941-730-6349
RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941704-7525 or 941-778-1915 WILLKOMMEN AUF AMI! Besuchen Sie Island Real Estate in einem unserer Inselbüros (6101 Marina Drive oder 419 Pine Ave) mit unserem deutschsprachigen Reservierungsservice und erhalten ein freies Island Real Estate Baseball Cap! Wir geben Ihnen gerne mehr Auskunft über unsere 250 ausgewählte Feriendomizile für Ihren nächsten Urlaub! SEASONAL RENTALS AVAILABLE: March, April,& May June. HOLMES BEACH: 2BR/1BA ground level. Block to Gulf. ANNA MARIA (monthly minimum): 2BR/2BA & 2BR/1BA Both ground level and Close to Beach. 2BR/1BA Gulf Front. Second story. Horizon Realty of Anna Maria 941-778-0426 kringco@ tampabay.rr.com GREAT ANNA MARIA ISLAND 1BR/1BA Remodeled Home. 55+ Community across from beach. Reduced RATES $1,800 for April, $1,600 for May, $1,400 for June thru November. Call Kevin @ 309-716-4015
WEST COAST TREASURE 3BR/2BA fully furnished home. Available now! NW Bradenton (Palma Sola). 4 miles from Beach. Nightly/Weekly/ Monthly. Reasonable Rental Rates. Call 941201-2190 GULF DRIVE BRADENTON BEACH 2BR/1BA full kitchen ground floor. Direct TV, porch 75 steps from beach. Beautiful. Available March – May. 90 day minimum Call 813-917-5270 HOLMES BEACH RUNAWAY BAY Condo. Ground floor 2BR/2BA. Pool & tennis. No Pets/ Smoking. Walk to Beach. Available Now! Call 941779-1043 LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION: FEBRUARY: 5BR/5BA GULF FRONT HOME in Anna Maria $3200 per week. {MARCH}: 2BR/1BA Apartment, one house from beach $2200/ mo. 2BR/2BA Canal Front Villa with Boat dock in Holmes Beach $2200/ mo. 2BR/2BA Sunbow Bay Condo, pool & tennis $3200/mo. 3BR/3BA Canal Front Home in Anna Maria heated pool & spa $2000/ weekly. Call Green Real Estate 941-778-0455 www. greenreal.com
TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $85, Sarasota $35, Clearwater $75, Fort Meyers $150, Orlando $150. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www. amitaxi.com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all airports, appointments, casino, cruises, etc. Tampa $60. Sarasota $30. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne. 941-779-5095 ADMIRAL TOWN CAR Professional chauffeur, taxi prices! Airports (1@ $75, 10 $150 to Tampa), Appointments anywhere. Credit cards accepted. Phil 941-320-1120 admiraltowncar@gmail.com, Licensed & Insured ROGER'S AIRPORT SERVICE. Tampa, St. Pete/ Clearwater, Sarasota/ Bradenton. Call Roger 941773-1469
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