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Dueling rental bills filed Local elected officials’ reaction to Greg Steube’s proposed vacation rental bill has been swift and severe. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND – Competing vacation rental bills have been filed by two state legislators and the passage of either bill would significantly impact the local regulation of vacation rentals. Filed Jan. 10 by state Sen. Greg Steube, a Republican from Sarasota, SB 188 would prevent local governments from adopting new vacation rental regulations or enforcing local rental regulations adopted after June 2011. Filed Jan. 9 by state Rep. David Richardson, a Democrat from Miami Beach, HB 6003 would give local governments almost unlimited authority to regulate or prohibit vacation rentals. The fates of the competing bills will be determined by the Republican-controlled state legislature during the 2017 legislative session that begins March 7 and ends May 5. see bill, page 10
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The youngest runners, top photo, start the Dolphin Dash 1-mile run. Above, Raquel Lespasio and Alison Ecker were the two fastest women runners. Above left, Chris Kemp finished second in the 5K run. TOM VAUGHT | SUN
Fair weather greets runners The Anna Maria Elementary School Dolphin Dash raises money for the PTO and promotes a healthy lifestyle for students and families. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN SYAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – When you plan outdoor events in January, like the Anna Maria Elementary School’s Dolphin Dash, you never know what Mother Nature will have in store, even in Florida. Over the years, runners have had to deal with sweltering temperatures as well as unseasonably cold weather laced with rain.
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Fortunately, the race run last Saturday at the school was blessed with perfect weather and the turnout was good. The first run was a 5K race for adults and advanced kids. Racers of all ages, shapes and sizes lined up wearing their numbered tags on top of T-shirts. Some clearly were there to achieve their personal bests, setting their Fitbits and stop watches to monitor and chronicle their efforts. Other runners, equally determined, had their children beside them while still others pushed baby buggies in front. At the end of the race, Sarah Peace crossed the finish line as her daughter, five-year-old Maggie, rolled along being pushed in a pink, kid-sized minsee dash, page 20
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Steube explains vacation rental bill The state senator said his bill is based on his belief in property rights trumping local governmental regulation. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
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Runner Sarah Peace with her daughter, Maggie, at the end of the race.
SARASOTA – State Sen. Greg Steube, of Sarasota, has filed a new bill that if adopted would prevent local governments from enacting new vacation rental regulations or enforcing existing rental regulations adopted before June 2011. Elected to the state senate in NovemSteube ber, Steube represents Sarasota County and part of Charlotte County. From 2010 to 2016, the former Bradenton native served as a state representative and represented part of Manatee see steube, page 20
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Vacation rental regulations discussed The commission has directed the city attorney to look into a possible court-issued declaratory judgement regarding rentals being allowed in residential zones. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun
BRADENTON BEACH – The City Commission is working on new vacation rental regulations. During the Wednesday, July 10, workshop, commissioners engaged in their first discussions on the vacation rental regulations recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board (P&Z). The commission reached preliminary consensus in support of several P&Z recommendations and went a step farther in directing City Attorney Ricinda Perry to research a possible legal interpretation of the city’s comprehensive plan as it pertains to the property uses allowed residential zones. Similar to the declaratory judgement previously discussed, but never pursued by Anna Maria commissioners in 2015, Bradenton Beach Vice Mayor
John Chappie believes the city’s comp plan and land development code might prohibit rentals in two residential zones. “To me it’s clear that transient use isn’t supposed to be allowed in R-1 and R-2, but it is. Now a single-family home can be hotel, transient-type activity and that was never the intent as far as I can find in our comprehensive plan and the land development regulations. Do we need some type of a legal opinion to see whether Bradenton Beach already had something on the books that it shouldn’t be allowed, that it never should have been allowed?” Chappie said. “I’ve tried to bring that point up several times. I was always under the impression that you couldn’t take a single-family dwelling and turn it into a transient rental, which in my opinion is commercial. The only way that you could do something like that is to go to the city first and get a special exception,” Commissioner Ralph Cole said. “Whether or not the comprehensive plan is a legally enforceable document, as opposed to land development regulations, would be the question to get answered. The second question would
be to the state of Florida as to was this in our comprehensive plan before you passed your law (HB 883 in 2011)? Can we now flesh that out as an enforceable doctrine in our land development code regulating duration of stay and frequency of stay?” Building Official Steve Gilbert asked. When the city of Anna Maria researched this approach, one attorney felt this was a valid legal argument, and two others did not. When taken to court, similar cases in Jupiter and Fort Lauderdale resulted in judge’s ruling in favor of vacation rental owners.
Additional consensus
The commission agreed that nonowner-occupied vacation rentals should be required to utilize side yard trash collection that entails the garbage man retrieving the trash receptacles and returning them to the side of the house. The commission supports a false advertising ordinance that would penalize vacation rental owners and agents who advertise occupancy levels higher than what would be permitted by the city. The commission agreed that rental owners and agents be required to post
24-hour contact information outside the structure and additional occupancy and parking information inside the dwelling. The commission agreed that any new regulations also should apply to the R-3 zone district, which allows for condos and other more intense uses. P&Z recommended the regulations apply to the R-1 and R-2 zones only. During public input, RunAway Bay resident/owner Tom Mattern opposed exterior signs being required for every condo used as a short-term rental. The commission discussed P&Z’s recommended occupancy limit of two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests and its subsequent recommendation for an eight-person limit, but no consensus was reached. In reference to the Bert Harris claims settled in response to Anna Maria’s eight-occupant limit, Commissioner Jack Spooner said, “If we pass the eight-person max and people have five bedrooms they’re going to file a Bert Harris claim and we’re going to settle at two plus two. Why’s it going to be any different?” The discussions will continue at the Jan. 24 workshop at 1 p.m.
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Man charged in death of former Islander Parrish resident Eugene Matthews is being charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of former Island resident Rebecca Rawson. Rawson, 65, died Jan. 10 after sustaining a gunshot while attempting to retrieve her dog from a friend of her late husband, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Rawson went to Matthews’s home Matthews along with her brother-in-law, Rodney Rawson, 62, and daughter, Kathryn Rawson, 26. The brother-in-law went up to the Matthews home to retrieve the dog while Rawson and her daughter remained in the vehicle. Matthews came out of the house and fired three shots from a gun, one of which went through the windshield of the car, striking Rawson in the face. She was later pronounced dead at an area hospital. No other injuries were reported. Matthews, 83, was taken into custody. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Rawson previously worked as a hairdresser at Lor-Ell’s on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria.
Parks Master Plan input extended Nearly 500 people have given input on the future of Manatee Parks as part of the Manatee County Parks Master Plan and project planners extending the effort to gather more as they assemble a 15-year blueprint for the county to develop and maximize recreation areas and open spaces. Much of the feedback has come from a series of workshops to get peoples’ ideas on what they like and how they want the recreational spaces to be like in the future. The final workshop was held on Friday, Jan. 12, at the Palmetto Library, and the county added another opportunity for feedback at the Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Ave., Bradenton, between noon and 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19. Many others have participated in the Master Plan by taking an online survey at www.planmanateeparks.com. The deadline to participate in the survey has been extended to Thursday, Jan. 26. Charlie Hunsicker, Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Director, has said the public meetings are about getting “a wide diversity of comments and for people to tell us in their own words what their expectations are for what a quality parks system looks like.”
Meet and greet at LaPensee The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly business card exchange at LaPensee Plumbing•Pools•Air at 401 Manatee Ave. in Holmes Beach on Wednesday, Jan. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Chamber will award nonprofit agencies money from the excess money raised by the AMI trolley system. There will be snacks and refreshments served. The cost to attend is $5 for members or $10 for prospective members. For more information, call the Chamber at 941-778-1541.
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Pier funding clarified
The city will not be required to use the county’s preferred design firm. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA –Manatee County officials have clarified their position on sharing the cost of the anticipated $2 million rehabilitation of the city pier. At the request of Commissioners Dale Woodland, Nancy Yetter and Carol Carter, the city recently issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking bids from firms interested in serving as the city’s pier rehabilitation contractor. Prior to RFP issuance, Mayor Dan Murphy repeatedly told the commission that his preliminary discussions with County Administrator Ed Hunzeker and Parks and Natural Resources Department Director Charlie Hunsicker indicated the city had to use the county’s preferred design firm in order to be considered for up to $1 million in matching county funds. These preliminary funding discussions ensued after the city and county received a structural assessment of pier from Bridge Design Associates in early 2016. The assessment stated the pier needed to be replaced or rehabilitated within five years. Last week, Murphy was part of an e-mail exchange that clarified the county’s position on the matching funds. The e-mail string began Thursday when Cliff Truitt, chief engineer for Taylor Engineering’s Sarasota office, e-mailed County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and asked if it was true that the county was insisting the city use the county’s desired design firm. He said that would impact his firm’s interest in responding to the RFP. Baugh then asked executive administrative assistant Marianne Lopata to find out if this was the case. In response to an e-mail inquiry from Lopata, Hunsicker wrote, “That is not true that the county has stipulated that Bridge Design Associates be used. Indeed, that is the reason for the RFP to allow the city to select their own firm and accept responsibility for the
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The aging Anna Maria City Pier needs extensive rehabilitation. outcome.” After receiving this response Friday morning, Murphy emailed Hunsicker. “I have been told by you and Ed from the very beginning of this project that the matching funds were contingent upon using the county’s approved engineer firm for engineering and permits. Am I to understand this is no longer the case?” Murphy wrote. “This is no longer the case,” Hunsicker replied. “For a year and a half, I’ve been told that any matching funds were contingent on using that design firm. I am pleased that apparently we now have the latitude to look at other contractors,” Murphy said Saturday morning. Hunsicker was then contacted for clarification on the city accepting responsibility for the outcome. “It assumes responsibility for selection of the professional services and the extent of repairs specified. County staff, in turn, has indicated that it will recommend to the TDC (Tourist Development Council) and the Board of County Commissioners that the county agree to reimburse the city upon completion of pier repairs,” Hunsicker said via e-mail. He noted the matching county funds would not apply to costs associated with the rehabilitation of the restaurant, bait and concession services offered by city’s pier tenant. Hunsicker said the funding misunderstandings stemmed
I am pleased that apparently we now have the latitude to look at other contractors.” Dan Murphy Anna Maria Mayor
from the county and city sharing the cost of the original pier feasibility study performed by CB&I. “Upon receipt of the pier feasibility report, there was discussion of continuing with the same firm and their subcontractor, Bridge Design Associates through design, permitting and construction. However, at the bequest of city council members, it was desired to bid the next stage on the basis of open competition through a request for proposals. I can understand the misunderstanding which led to assumption that the county was asking for the county’s recommended consultant going forward and can accept some responsibility for the confusion.”
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Steube bill would slash cities' biz tax receipts Some barrier island cities generate more than $50,000 in annual business tax license fees. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND – City officials in Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and Longboat Key are opposed to a new bill filed by state Sen. Greg Steube that would cap local business tax receipt license fees at $25. If adopted by the state legislature during the legislative session that begins in March, SB 330 would also prohibit cities and counties that do not currently have business tax receipt programs from initiating them. The proposed bill was discussed at last week’s ManaSota League of Cities meeting. When providing the members with a copy of the bill, Longboat Key Town Clerk Trish Granger said “That’s going to result in a net loss to us of about $95,000 in our fiscal year budget.” Required of all who those operate businesses in the town, tax receipt licenses in Longboat Key currently
range from $34 to $653. Outgoing League of Cities President Linda Yates, from North Port, said “That’s one of those bills we’re going to have to have a united effort to tackle.” Steube The bill was discussed later in the day at the Bradenton Beach department head meeting. Vice Mayor John Chappie references Steube’s bill and said the city currently expects to receive more than $57,000 in tax receipt license revenues during the current fiscal year. “They keep taking and taking away from municipalities’ ability to raise some type of revenue, and there’s nothing to replace it, and they expect us to do more and more that the state isn’t going to do. They catch us both ways,” Chappie said. Commissioner Jake Spooner said he pays $150 a year for his retail operation on Bridge Street. “You’re talking $25 from $150,” he said. “It’s going to be pretty substantial," Mayor Bill Shearon said, noting that he pays more than $100 for his two rental
We’re going to lose $40,000.” Bill Shearon Bradenton Beach Mayor units. City Clerk Terri Sanclemente said the clerk’s office sent out more than 700 business tax receipt license bills for the current fiscal year. Doing some quick math, Shearon said, “We’re going to lose $40,000.” Business tax receipt licenses in Bradenton Beach range from $18 for a coin operated laundry machine to $182 for a retail merchant or marina that carries more than $15,000 in inventory. Holmes Beach City Treasurer Lori Kee said her city expects to receive $45,700 in business tax license fees during the current fiscal year. City Clerk Stacey Johnston said the city is also expected to receive approximately $50,000 in additional business tax revenues from vacation rentals. Business tax receipt licenses range from $18 to $182 in Holmes Beach. The city of Anna Maria does not have
a business tax receipt program. When the possibility of creating one was discussed a few years ago, the city was informed that deadline to do so had expired. Manatee County does not have a business tax receipt program either.
Steube’s position
When contacted Friday, Steube discussed his proposed bill. He said this issue has been floating around the state legislature ever since he was elected to the House six years ago. He cited the cities of Sarasota and Tampa as examples of those he feels abuse the local business tax program. “Say you have a real estate company, instead of charging the company one single $100 business tax, they charge every single realtor associated with that particular office. It’s heavily abused across the state, and the numbers are pretty egregious,” he said. When asked about the financial impact this would have on many Florida cities, Steube said, “Raise taxes. If they’re worried about fees, then raise your ad valorem tax or cut your expenses.”
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EDITORIAL Manatee mortality murky
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here is more to the state’s numbers on manatees than you can see from the surface. The rise in the Florida manatee count, as reported by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in its synoptic surveys over the past decade, appears on the surface to show that the manatee population has more than doubled. So why should boaters bother to be careful of the marine mammals? The statistics have increased for other reasons than a possible population increase. The FWC itself warns people not to interpret the statistics as a true population count, but only a snapshot of what a few people flying over the state can count on a given day or two-day period about once a year. In three years of the past 10, the survey was not even done. In some years, the weather allows more manatees to be counted than other years because the colder it is on the day of the survey, the more the sea cows congregate around power plant outflows and other refuges, making them easier to find and count. Survey methods have improved, and with experience, the counters have gotten better at their job. A close look at the statistics shows that manatee deaths also have risen over the past decade – by 64 percent – with boaters consistently listed as a major cause of death. Of the 520 manatees that died last year in Florida, 104 were killed by collisions with boaters or personal watercraft operators. That’s why each of those people should have bothered to be careful about our county’s namesake, and the state marine mammal. When you come to a no wake or reduced speed zone, slow down, whether you are driving a boat or a water scooter. It’s the right thing to do. And it’s the law. Florida manatee deaths 2007 317 2008 337 2009 429 2010 766 2011 453 2012 392 2013 829 2014 371 2015 405 2016 520
Florida manatee population 2,817 no survey 3,802 5,077 4,834 no survey no survey 4,824 6,063 6,250
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Shamrock Shiver shines Without the support of our community publications and local businesses, we would not have seen the kind of success our organization has attained over these past nine years. This year we exceeded our goal and raised $25,500 to date for Manatee and Sarasota counties disadvantaged children. We express our deepest gratitude to this generous community we are blessed to live in. The hundreds who gathered on Bradenton Beach on New Year’s Day were privy to one of the most colorful, fun exhilarating fund-raisers of the year! Many who plunged for funds were artfully costumed and the enthusiasm was so heartwarming. How can one resist donating to this wonderful “Cause that refreshes?" We look forward to your continued support when we prepare to shiver in our beautiful Gulf for our 10th plunge in 2018. Meanwhile, Happy New Year to The Sun and all our wonderful supporters. Liza Gorin Shiver Committee volunteer
A different bridge approach The issue of traffic on AMI has been significantly debated in the local newspapers over the years, demonstrating the seriousness of the issue. A real longterm and proper address of the issue has now come to the forefront of our community. Moving the bridge to end at
Coquina Beach would significantly remove much of the traffic, which is either going to Longboat Key or Coquina Beach. This would put the traffic directly where it is going. Since many people are going to LBK or Coquina, this would get these cars off the road that much faster clearing the way/road much more quickly. In turn, this would allow for significantly safer pedestrian crossings and, in turn, less stop and go for high pedestrian traffic areas such as Bridge Street and, of course, in both directions. By leaving the entrance on and off the bridge from the mainland in it's current location, this would negate the negative impacts on business and homeowners that would lose their properties due to the planned construction of a new bridge adjacent to the north side of the current bridge. There is no need to displace residents and property owners unnecessarily and, in turn, reduce the county tax base while devaluing other properties. Additionally, the bridge could be built independently with little impact on traffic until the time to actually connect keeping the the negative impact on existing traffic marginalized. Additionally, by using the same access point, the impact on the environment would be minimum as the basic infrastructure is already in place. The bridge, now stretching across the bay could now be built high enough to eliminate the need for a drawbridge and significantly improve the traffic without the need
Take The Sun Survey on Page 7. for bridge openings and, of course, improve traffic flow. This suggestion has been made previously to FDOT. However, as pointed out by FDOT project manager Tony Sherrard in an e-mail conversationon Sept. 13, 2016, there are no local plans to construct a new bridge to Coquina. The bridge replacement alternatives under consideration includes replacing the bridge in its existing corridor. This is a very interesting point. AMI and LBK are not represented by MPO. This is a major project and expense that is being completed without input from the local community. While local input has been requested in various workshops about repair or replace, it is obvious that this decision is being made without real consideration of other possibilities. In effect, local residents are being told these are your only options, and better ones can't be suggested, and even if they could be, you are not properly represented. Relocating the bridge in the above suggestion is a long term, feasible plan which would make everyone – tourists, county residents and local residents happy. It is time for local officials to properly review and consider real long term solutions for the traffic problems. Island leaders and elected officials need to make themselves heard and represent local residents – the job they accepted after applying of their own will. While I won't take cheap shots at FDOT, such poor planning SEE letters, PAGE 7
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PREVIOUS QUESTION: Would you ride the proposed water taxi from the Island to Sarasota and/or Bradenton?
Anna Maria
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Only if it is reasonably priced.
10005 Gulf Drive. 1/26: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m. For information, call 7086130.
Bradenton Beach
107 Gulf Drive N. 1/18: CRA workshop, 9 a.m. 1/18: Planning and Zoning Board meeting, 1 p.m. 1/19: City Commission meeting, 6 p.m. 1/24: City Commission workshop, 1 p.m. 1/25: Planning and Zoning Board meeting, 1 p.m. For information, call 7781005.
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5801 Marina Drive. 1/24: City Commission meeting and work session, 6 p.m. 1/26: Police retirement board meeting, 11:30 a.m. 1/26: Code enforcement community forum, 6 p.m. For information, call 7085800. Island Wide 1/18: Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, 2 p.m. 1/19: West Manatee Fire Rescue District Commission meeting, 6417 Third Ave. W., Bradenton, 6 p.m.
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No, I'd rather drive.
Yes. This is a great idea and long overdue.
THIS WEEK’S SURVEY Do you favor proposed • I am in favor of it. legislation that would further restrict cities' authority to regulate vacation rentals?
• I am opposed to it.
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in the past is what has caused these problems and lead to these articles in the first place. Relocating the bridge to the suggested points allows for minimal impacts to the environment, business, property tax and residents. Mike D'Amico Sarasota/Bradenton Beach
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Jan. 18 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. Kayaking for first timers, Robinson Preserve, 99th Street Northwest and 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reserve to 941-742-5757, ext. 7. 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. Arts and Crafts Show, Coquina Beach Gulfside, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Einstein’s Circle discussions, The Center of AMI, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 11 a.m. Gentle chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, noon to 12:45 p.m. $12. Space limited. Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 12 p.m. Chess Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive,
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Jan. 19 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. Arts and Crafts Show, Coquina Beach Gulfside, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Book Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10:15 a.m. Successful Women Aligning Together, Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive, Bradenton Beach, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Members, $12, guests, $17. RSVP to swatami@gmail. com. 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. Bingo, Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach, 7 to 9 p.m. Refreshments available for purchase.
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Holmes Beach Mayor proposes special assessment study Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson seeks additional funding for the city through a special assessment. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
Mayor Bob Johnson is concerned about a multi-million dollar deficit in funding to the city over the next 15 years. Johnson began the discussion with commissioners during the Jan. 10 work session. He said he estimates total capital improvement and operating costs for the city of $39,180,459 over the next 15 years. Of that amount, Johnson calculated only $14,606,325 would come from Manatee County funds, leaving a $24,574,134 deficit. “I don’t have a solution here, but there are some options we need to talk about,” he said. Johnson asked commissioners to consider engaging consultants from Stantec to conduct a study to determine what viable funding op-
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Beachgoers flock to the Manatee Public Beach Jan. 15 to enjoy the sun, sand and surf. Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson wants to commission a study analyzing how some of the infrastructure costs incurred by the city can be paid by visitors. tions the city has where the burden would mostly be carried by visitors or rental owners. His plan was to present commissioners with a con-
sultant contract for consideration by the Jan. 24 meeting. City attorney Patricia Petruff said the amount of the contract
was likely to exceed the amount required for competitive bidding. She suggested the city try to find a way to work around the bidding process or piggyback on another municipality’s contract, such as Anna Maria where the commission is considering a similar study with the same consultants. “We’re looking for a work around,” Petruff said. Johnson said he was willing to do the study independently or in conjunction with the other two Island cities. Commissioner Jean Peelen said she would like for all three cities to participate in the study. “I want to see what our problem is before we try to find a solution to the problem,” Chair Judy Titsworth said. She suggested requesting beach concession funds to pay for the study if all three cities agree to participate. Commissioners agreed to pursue a special assessment study and instructed staff to come to the Jan. 24 meeting with suggestions on how to move forward.
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Closing time for Happy Ours An iconic, funky local landmark was demolished last week when the Old Florida-style Happy Ours vacation rental units in Bradenton Beach were torn down. After purchasing the property in the mid2000s, owners Richard and Shelley Wheeler created an Island-themed resort that featured vividly painted murals and song lyrics inside and outside of the multi-unit wooden structure. The Wheelers have not yet announced what they plan to do with their now-vacant waterfront lot along Gulf Drive. When asked about the time he spent inside Happy Ours, Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale said, “That’s one of those eclectic structures that will never be reproduced in this city The insides of that place were unbelievable with the murals and all the paintings. I talked to the owners, and they said it was just time for it to go. It’s a shame that it’s gone, but I’m sure that what they put in its place will be beautiful,” Speciale said.
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The now defunct Happy Ours resort was well-known for its wild tropical paint themes. One of the rental units featured a wall-mounted mermaid among its amenities. All that remains are the memories and a vacant lot that now awaits future development.
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BILL: Dueling rental bills filed FROM PAGE 1
SB 188
SB 188 proposes the new underlined language replace the existing strike-through language: “A local, ordinance or regulation may not restrict the use of vacation rentals, prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals based solely on their classification, use or occupancy.� The proposed changes would not apply to local laws adopted before June. 2011.
HB 6003
HB 6003 says: “A local law, ordinance or regulation may prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of vacation rentals.� Existing state law adopted in 2011 and amended in 2014 prevents local governments from prohibiting vacation rentals or limiting the frequency or duration of their use. Both bills were discussed at the Thursday, Jan. 12, ManaSota League of Cities meeting and the Anna Maria City Commission later that night.
League reaction
Representing nine cities in Manatee and Sarasota counties, the League of Cities board members expressed unanimous opposition to SB 188. Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon asked board president Linda
Yates to read a letter from Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson. “The preservation of Old Florida is at risk. The taking of home rule, specifically pertaining to local control of short term rentals, must be returned. Why is it believed the right to rent under any condition is deemed OK, but the right to live in what has been a peaceful and quiet residential way is deemed to be not OK. That our state government considers the former valid and latter invalid does not speak well for the property rights of Florida, and it needs to be fixed,� Johnson’s letter said. “The short-term rental fiasco we’re going through under the guise of property rights is insane. It is destroying communities� Bradenton Beach Commissioner John Chappie said. Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen read a letter representing the collective views of her commission. “The short-term rental industry constantly cites property rights as the justification for limiting regulation of the industry. We say that residents who actually live here or our snowbirds here also have property rights,� she said. It was agreed that a letter from the ManaSota League of Cities opposing SB 188 would be sent to Steube, the Florida League of Cities, Senate President Joe Negron and others. It was recommended that city officials
and concerned citizens express their concerns to Steube, Sen. Bill Galvano and State Rep. Jim Boyd; and also send letters of support to Richardson.
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When discussing Steube’s bill, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said, “He introduced a bill that would wipe out all the vacation rental work we’ve done. It’s a very sinister bill.� Murphy said letter writing was fine, but he proposed hiring a lobbyist to work on the city’s behalf in trying to defeat SB 188. The commission agreed and City Attorney Becky Vose was directed to bring back a recommendation on which lobbyist to hire. Murphy said he’s already been approached by a Holmes Beach resident who’s willing to contribute financially to these efforts. “Everyone was appalled that Sen. Steube would introduce such a bill. This man doesn’t seem to be very aware of what he’s doing,� Commissioner Carol Carter said of the meeting she participated in earlier that day. “Or he’s very aware,� Commission chair Doug Copeland suggested. “If this is passed, everything we’ve done is thrown out. Everything we’ve done will be in vain,� Copeland said, noting that defeating SB 188 should be the city’s top priority.
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ITPO seeks relief from island traffic problems ITPO members want to implement changes before the end of an 18-month island traffic study. BY KRISTIN SWAIN
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The results of an island-wide traffic study are a mere 20 months away, but the members of the Island Transportation Planning Organization don’t want to wait that long to implement change. When members met Jan. 9 at Holmes Beach City Hall, Sarasota/ Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Director David Hutchinson said the proposed barrier island traffic study is expected to officially begin in July. However, the members of the ITPO agreed the organization doesn’t want to wait that long to see traffic changes implemented. “We talk about it, then we study it, then we study the study and nothing moves forward,” Bradenton Beach Mayor Bill Shearon said. Hutchinson said the MPO is scheduled to consider alternative transportation methods when it meets in March, including a water taxi from the mainland to the barrier islands and changes to the
intersection at 119th Street and Cortez Road. Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson and Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy agreed they would like to create an updated list of traffic improvements which could be implemented locally. Florida Department of Transportation representative Keith Slater said it might be possible to implement some minor changes while awaiting the results of the traffic study, which is expected to take 18 months to complete once preliminary data collection begins in March. Slater said changing the traffic signal at the intersection of 119th Street and Cortez Road might prove problematic. He suggested creating an eastbound free-flow traffic lane to help move traffic more efficiently off of Anna Maria Island. Another suggestion was to prohibit left turns at the intersection, rerouting traffic through the historic Cortez fishing village. Any changes to the intersection would require a public hearing process, Slater said. Johnson asked Lynn Burnett, engineer to the three Island cities and Technical Advisory Council representative, to spearhead the
effort to collect ideas to reduce traffic and determine what jurisdictions would be involved in implementation. One item at the top of Burnett’s list of transportation alternatives is locating funding for the AMI SUNTrail project. The trail is planned to be part of the statewide SUNTrail bicycle program and would feature complete streets. Under the complete street model, area streets would have a five foot sidewalk with multi-directional vehicle and bicycle lanes. “It’s a transportation corridor that takes into consideration and addresses the needs of all users, not just motorists,” Burnett said. Murphy said he would like a more detailed explanation of the complete streets concept before agreeing to take the idea before his city commission. “Complete streets are not a onesize fits all concept,” said Claudia Carlson, Citizen’s Advisory Council representative. “We need to have a better plan,” Shearon said. The ITPO will next meet at 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive.
Holmes Beach works to ban pet sales Pets can be adopted or purchased from breeders in Holmes Beach. However, if a new ordinance passes a second vote, pets cannot otherwise be sold in the city. At the urging of Commissioner Jean Peelen, commissioners agreed to send to first reading an ordinance banning the sale of cats and dogs at commercial establishments or on public property. WHEN YOU THINK FANS, THINK DAN'S!
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Peelen said the purpose behind the ordinance is to prevent pet stores from selling animals bred in pet mills, which she described as the “factory farming of dogs and cats.” “It’s horrendous conditions,” Peelen said. While commissioners recognized that no pet store currently exists in the city, they acknowledged the possibility of one opening in the future.
The ordinance, if passed, will require pet sellers to provide documentation proving the origins of the dog or cat. “A pet store could move in,” Peelen said. “I’d like us to be on the record so this would not happen.” Commissioners will next meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at city hall, 5801 Marina Drive.
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nna Maria Oyster Bar’s motto, “We’re more than just oysters,” may possibly be the biggest understatement in culinary history, and for 20 years loyal customers have been discovering just what an understatement it is. If you want seafood – no problem, pasta – no problem, sandwiches – no problem, burgers – no problem and, yes, oysters almost any way you can think of – no problem. In 1996, John Horne opened the first Anna Maria Oyster Bar at the end of the city pier at the north end of Anna Maria. A year later, he opened the Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside on 14th Street in Bradenton, then in 2002, another Oyster Bar appeared on Cortez Road in Bradenton, followed by 51st Street in Ellenton in 2003, and although the Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s original pier location has been closed for years, last year Horne managed to get back to his roots and opened another pier location at 200 Bridge Street on the Bradenton Beach Pier. Not a bad 20 year run for this native Floridian who grew up on Anna Maria beaches and started working in restaurants right after college. He is now president of a company with over 300 employees with very little turnover, some of whom have been with him from the beginning. He rewards them with longevity trips and a fun up to date work environment. In addition, his right-hand man for the past two years and the director of operations for all of the Oyster Bar locations is Steve Ananicz. But the real star of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar restaurants is the food. It offers daily specials, happy hour and
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John Horne's Anna Maria Oyster Bars will celebrate 20 years with a special Birthday Cake Cocktail. fresh fish, with grouper as one of the favorites. Fish and chips is the biggest seller, there is a prime rib special one night a week and soon Horne will be adding farm raised cobia to the regular menu. Of course, oysters are always on the menu in a variety of ways, including John Horne’s personal favorite, chipotle. The menu offers something for everyone with lunch and dinner prices starting at $10. At the new Bradenton Beach Pier location, breakfast is served every day from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and you just might catch John Horne himself cooking in between watching for
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Beach rules hearing set BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
An ordinance governing beach prohibitions is scheduled for a public hearing and second reading when Holmes Beach commissioners meet Jan. 24. Commissioners unanimously approved the ordinance Jan. 10, which city attorney Patricia Petruff said would allow the city’s prohibitions to be enforceable by law enforcement. “This was a long time coming,” Chair
Judy Titsworth said. The ordinance prohibits fires, glass bottles, grills and alcoholic beverages on public beaches, excluding the areas at Manatee County beaches where alcohol and grilling are permissible. Vehicles, other than those used by law enforcement, rescue workers and for maintenance also are prohibited. No items or temporary structures, including tents, are allowed to be left on
private beaches May 1 through Nov. 15 for sea turtle nesting season. Items are not allowed to be left on public beaches at any time. The ordinance identifies a private beach as any section above the erosion control line which is privately owned. Public beaches are identified as areas owned by a public or government entity and those located below the erosion control line.
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service where you can drop off your guests and follow the shuttle to available parking and/or call for a pickup at 877-743-3264. To celebrate their 20 years in business the Anna Maria Oyster Bar has created a special Birthday Cake Cocktail containing Pinnacle Cake Vodka, soda, pineapple, cherry garnish served in a special glass rimmed with sprinkles. The cocktail is $5.00 and all the proceeds will go to a different nonprofit group every month starting with The AMI Community Center in Janu-
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Three new Bert Harris claims filed in Holmes Beach The total number of Bert Harris actions in Holmes Beach rises to 19 with the arrival of two new claims. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
It’s a new year, and with it comes three new Bert Harris Jr. claims against the city of Holmes Beach. All three notices cite reduced occupancy as grounds for the claims and are represented by Aaron Thomas, of Najmy Thompson, P.L. In a Jan. 11 letter to the city, Thomas said the owners of 6906 Holmes Bou-
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levard, DSB RE Holdings, LLC, are seeking reparations for loss in value of $395,000 from the city. When commissioners adopted ordinance 15-12 in September 2015, the maximum occupancy of vacation rental units was limited to two people per bedroom or six per unit, whichever is greater. Thomas’s letter states the ordinance resulted in the six-bedroom residence’s occupancy being reduced from 16 to 12, causing a burden for the owner. The second claim presented to the city Jan. 11 by Thomas claims a loss in value of $380,000 for 6422 Gulf Drive, Unit 5, owned by R. Carlile Roberts.
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Thomas’s letter to the city claims the three bedroom Gulf Drive condominium was previously able to accommodate up to eight guests. Under the city’s vacation rental ordinance, maximum occupancy for the unit dropped to six guests. In the third claim, dated Jan. 13, Thomas is representing Tyler and Melissa Prout, owners of 204 69th Street, a five bedroom duplex unit. In the claim, Thomas said the city’s ordinance reduced maximum occupancy of the unit from 14 to 10 guests, causing a hardship for the owners. In the claim submitted to city hall, that hardship is valued at $355,000 to compensate for loss in property value.
The three claims bring the total number of Bert Harris actions against the city to 19 with a total value of $5,813,600. The value of one action, initiated by Kathleen Morgan and Leah Marie Enterprises concerning 626 Key Royale Drive, will be determined by the Manatee County Circuit Civil Court. Under the Bert Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act, city leaders have 150 days to respond once a claim is received at city hall. The deadline is rapidly approaching with a response due Jan. 21 for the earliest claim, received Aug. 24, 2016.
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f you scramble the letters in the word artisan you can spell rants. The current use of the world artisan by the corporate food factories is making me rant. Twenty-five years ago, I remember having to look up artisan for the correct spelling. We were beginning to serve America's own artisanal cheeses from Maytag and Shelburne Farms. At the time America was serving the best lamb and beef and seafood in the world. We not only had the best food product, we had more ice for better transport, and we had better refrigeration to keep it the best. American chefs had travelled the world and had been trained in France, Italy and Asia, and they were boldly moving beyond classic preparations to develop our own American cookery with that best food product. But 25 years ago, we were lagging a little behind in the excep-
tional cheese and charcouterie departments, but we were gaining ground. Maytag Blue and Shelburne Farms cheeses were some of the best in the world. The cheeses were being prepared by true artisans, and I had to double check the spelling for our menus. It was before Wikipedia – at least Wikipedia FILE PHOTO for me. The Webster desk encyclopedia described an artisan as “one who hand crafts a superior creation at a high level of craftsmanship that approximates art.” Artisans were making Maytag Blue and Shelburne Cheddar. At our restaurants we work with chef-artisans every day. And they work with artisancrafted sausages and cheeses and
The artisan fast-food sandwich. local Island honey crafted by a local beekeeper. Our chefs craft sauces and flavored butters and charcouterie, and we carve meats, and we clean whole fresh fish, and we craft our own bread and desserts. In our conceit, we believe our preparation of foie gras on bread pudding approximates art. And now begins my rant.
Macdonalds is marketing an "artisan" chicken sandwich. No kidding. That Macdonalds’ fried-chicken-fromsomewhere-in-Asiasandwich is not a "superior creation made at a high level of craftsmanship that approximates art.” It just isn’t. And the lying marketing guy that made that line up should be forced to eat a great many of those sandwiches forever. Like most rants, I can’t stop here. I have discovered a cracker company recently that names its cracker the "artisanal cracker." It comes in a plastic wrapper that advises the cracker is produced in a factory in Ohio that also “manufactures food products that may contain nuts.” There is a chain salad outfit with local branches that promises “to-
matoes picked from the vine within days”. How many days? Where else are you going to get a tomato except from a vine? How did they get it to taste like it escaped from a can? A new chicken tender chain boasts a "homemade cookie." My grandmother did not hermetically seal her homemade cookies in plastic wrap also printed with a warning that the cookies were made “in a factory in Ohio that also worked with peanuts.” The most abused word in restaurant land is now local. My new favorite is the roast beef sandwich chain that boasts that its products are "locally served." Read that one again. But there is good news. I hear rumors that restaurant chain marketing is changing for the better – that its marketing is becoming more truthful. The writers are all heading to Washington to work as speech writers.
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County, but not the barrier islands. When contacted Friday afternoon, Steube explained his position on SB 188. “I believe in people’s private property rights, and I don’t think vacation rentals should be discriminated against. I don’t think you should pass a law like they’ve done in Anna Maria that’s generated lawsuits and a whole host of Bert Harris claims – and they settle each Bert Harris claim by grandfathering the property in, so you’re treating one house next to another house different just because of the manner in which the individual decides to use the property. I believe the private property rights trump the local governments and Anna Maria Island is a perfect example of all that,” Steube said. In regard to his bill potentially wiping out rental regulations already adopted or yet to be adopted in the three Island cities, Steube said, “Yes, that’s the whole purpose of the bill.” He then said, “If you want to pass a noise ordinance or pass ordinances as to how many people can reside in a certain house that’s fine. If you want to pass zoning that you can’t do more than two or three stories, knock yourself out. If they want to pass ordinances, and their citizens are OK with them regulating their bedrooms, knock yourself out. My bill wouldn’t affect that. My bill says you can’t treat vacation rentals any different than any other homes in that municipality. That’s what the bill goes after. If
they’re going to pass ordinances that apply to any property in the municipality, the bill that I’m going to pass would not affect them.” In response to suggestions that he proposed SB 188 because he owns rental properties or is catering to those who do, Steube said, “Go back to my senate campaign race and see if any one of the vacation rental companies contributed to my campaign. Not a single one of them has. It has nothing to do with that.” Steube and his wife own a property management company and multiple property holding companies. When asked if any of his companies own or manage vacation rentals, he said, “Absolutely not. I own no rental properties that are regulated by any municipality. I own a piece of property in Parrish that is regulated by a homeowners’ association and the county, and the only other place I own property is in Tallahassee.” In response to the criticism he and his bill are now receiving, Steube said, “It’s kind of interesting that all these commissioners are criticizing me at their meetings, on social media, in e-mails forwarded to me by other commissioners and not a single one of them has picked up the phone and called me or called me to set up a meeting to sit down and find out why I’m doing what I’m doing and the direction I’m going with the bill. You’re going to criticize me, but you haven’t even taken the courtesy to pick up the phone and call me.”
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iature car. Peace said it was the last time Maggie would get a free ride. “I’ve done this since she was two,” she said. “She’s gotten heavier, and she’s slowing me down.” There were two women runners with prosthetic legs this year. They came in last, but finishing the race was a victory for them Justine Clifton, from St. Petersburg, and Dana Pounds said they signed up at the urging of friends. They both have the same prosthetic trainer, who said they should make finishing the race their ultimate goal.
The crowd sensed the work that went into them finishing, and they received an extra loud round of applause and cheers as they crossed the finish line. The first and second place finishers of the race were Corey Peyerk and Chris Kemp for the men and Raquel Lespasio and Alison Ecker for the women. The final run covered a mile and it consisted of kids learning about the benefits of exercise. The Bradenton Runners Club cosponsored and timed the event and runnergirl.com advertised it on its website.
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People, Places, Food & Entertainment
1 Resort
40 Women’s Apparel
78 Electrician
2 Souvenir Shop
41 Real Estate Co.
79 Architect
3 Clothing Store
42 Real Estate Assoc. (include location)
80 architectual Design
4 Marina
43 Rental Co.
81 Personal Trainer (include location)
5 Hotel/Motel
44 Painter (include location)
82 Yoga Instructor (include location)
6 Bait & Tackle Shop
45 Window Repair
83 Pet Grooming
7 Boating Store
46 Pack & Ship
84 Restaurant (overall)
8 Convenience Store
47 Sign Maker (include location)
85 Art Gallery
9 Antique/Collectible Store
48 Service Station
86 View
10 Auto Service
49 Bike Rental
87 Grouper Sandwich
11 Car Wash
50 Fitness
12 Car Dealer
51 Tattoo
13 Carpet Cleaner
52 Outdoor Sports Store
14 Commercial Print Store
53 Sports Memorabilia
15 Canvas & Upholstery (include location)
People & Places
16 Dry Cleaner (include location)
88 Burger 89 Bagel Shop 90 Bar & Grill 91 Breakfast 92 Night Spot 93 Barbecue
54 Beach
17 Bank (include location)
94 Ice Cream Place
55 Pier
18 Floor Coverings
95 Deli
56 Golf Course
19 Florist
96 Sub/Sandwich
57 School
20 Frame Shop
97 Health Food Store
58 School Principal
21 Gift Shop
98 Pizza
59 School Teacher (include location)
22 Grocery Store
99 Live Theater
60 Veterinarian (include location)
100 Band
61 Veterinary Clinic
101 New Restaurant
62 Doctor
102 Most Romantic
63 Charity
103 Takeout
64 Spa
104 Festival
65 Hearing Aid Specialist
105 Seafood Restaurant
66 Attorney
106 Mexican Restaurant
67 Place to see a Sunset
107 Italian Restaurant
68 Boat Captain (include location)
108 Chinese Restaurant
69 Massage Therapy
109 German Restaurant
70 Mortgage Co.
110 Favorite Waiter/Waitress (include location)
71 Service Org.
111 Favorite Bartender
72 Eye Care
112 Favorite Candy Store
73 Financial Planner
113 Favorite Bakery
74 Business Person
114 Favorite Café
37 Pool Contractor
75 Retirement Center
115 Favorite Interior Design
38 Shopping Center
76 Dentist
116 Chef (include location)
39 Travel Agency
77 Chiropractor
117 Caterer (include location)
23 Hair Salon 24 Heat & Air 25 Home Builder 26 Jewelry Store 27 Landscape/Garden Shop 28 Liquor Store 29 Manicurist (include location) 30 Men’s Apparel 31 Pest Control 32 Pet Store 33 Pharmacy 34 Pharmacist (include location) 35 Plumber 36 Pool Cleaner (include location)
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Pot ban goes to first reading BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH - The city's ban on the growing, cultivation and sale of marijuana goes before commissioners Jan. 24 for a first reading and vote. The ordinance governs commercial growth and distribution of marijuana. Residents with prescriptions for medical marijuana will be allowed to possess the drug and grow three small plants on their own property for their private use. An additional ordinance governing the civil penalties for marijuana possession also is scheduled for a first reading. The second ordinance allows law enforcement officers to use their discretion when citing someone for possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana. Officers cannot issue a civil violation if the person is cited for possession in conjunction with any other felony charge, a violent crime, driving under the influence or if there are unpaid prior civil citations. City attorney Patricia Petruff said officers also could use discretion when determining whether to cite offenders with a civil or criminal penalty for pos-
But residents with prescriptions for medical marijuana will be allowed to possess the drug and grow three small plants on their own property for their own private use.
session of drug paraphernalia. Florida state law requires anyone convicted of marijuana possession be punished either with a fine not to exceed $500 or up to 60 days in prison. If the ordinance passes commission vote, officers will be able to issue a warning or impose a $75 fine for an initial infraction. Subsequent violations within a 365 day period would carry a fine of up to $750.
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hen I got a call from Steve Traves, of AMI Outfitters, asking if I would mind having an extra angler join us on our first fishing trip of the New Year, I immediately said OK. The trip was all the better because we would be introducing a novice angler to some of the spectacular fishing we have in local waters. This wasn’t the first time Parker Novi, from Anna Maria, had been fishing, but it was the first time the 17 year old had fished from a boat. As it turned out, he was a natural, quickly picking up the nuances needed to work the lures we fished. We began the day near Tidy Island, drifting the flats on a deep grass edge. Fishing with a DOA Shrimp and jigs, we immediately started catching trout. After a couple of drifts, I decided to switch to a top water plug to do a little prospecting. I’ve always been a fan of top water because of the excitement of watching fish strike on the surface. In addition to the visual aspect, the commotion the plug makes attracts fish. It only took a couple
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of casts for a nice trout to hit the plug and one cast later a 4-pound bluefish smashed the offering. The blue fought hard, putting a deep bend in the light spinning rod and taking line off the spool against the drag. After catching several trout on a jig, Parker switched to a top water plug, and I gave him a quick lesson on “walking the dog.” This involves moving the lure from side to side as it’s retrieved. I explained the technique, adding that he should periodically stop the lure. The pause, according to old time top water lure maker Sam Griffith, gives fish time to “read the menu.” Parker quickly picked up the cadence, and it wasn’t long before he hooked a
nice bluefish. The blue put up a hard fight, making several runs and a number of head shaking trips to the surface before we landed, photographed and released it. I instantly knew Parker had enjoyed the battle when I saw the excited look on his face. On the next cast, several of the predators attacked the plug at once, knocking it completely out of the water three times. We all had a great time catching and releasing bluefish until a change of tide ended the action. During the lull we decided to head south and explore some flats near Longbar Point. Since the top water action was hot, we abandoned the jigs and shrimp in favor of plugs and a lure called the DOA Deadly Combo. The business end of the Deadly Combo features a plastic shrimp, but the rig functions to attract fish with sound. The shrimp is suspended from a leader attached to an orange rUSTY CHINNIS | sun float. The float slides back and forth Steve Traves prepares to land a bluefish Parker between two swivels. Novi caught on a top water plug. see reel time, page 27
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Smoker kingfish! Gabe Owens, from Delray, Ohio, starting the new year out right with this smoker king he caught using a sardine in about 45 feet offshore of Anna Maria Island. Gabe and his family caught their limit of kings, plus grouper and snapper, while fishing with Capt Larry McGuire.
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When it’s worked with the rod it makes a splashing and clicking sound. As a fish approaches to investigate the sound, its attention is drawn to the shrimp. It’s classic bobber fishing with a twist. Novi and Traves switched to the Deadly Combo while I continued to work a top water plug. We didn’t’ encounter any more bluefish, but trout
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to 16 inches provided us consistent action for several hours. When the wind picked up and the fishing slowed, we decided to head back to the ramp. It was a great day on the water, and while the fishing was good, the best part was the camaraderie and spending time with a new friend. If you haven’t tried top water, I highly recommend it. It’s fishing on steroids, and once you’ve got the bug, you’ll keep coming back.
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Artificial reef approved BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
Manatee County commissioners have approved $60,000 in county funds for the construction of an artificial reef, Borden Reef, about 7 nautical miles southwest of Longboat Pass in the Gulf of Mexico, to be completed by Aug. 10. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will match up to the amount the county spends through a grant funded under the federal Dingell-Johnson Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act, which provides federal aid to states to manage fisheries used in recreational fishing and diving. The project will balance public user group interests such as fishing and diving with resource conservation and minimal environmental impact, Assistant County Attorney Katharine
Zamboni wrote in an internal county memo. The reef will consist of four closelyspaced patches constructed of 900 tons of clean limestone boulders in the permitted area (latitude 27° 24.473’ N and longitude 82° 47.842’ W) at 40 feet, with a minimum 28 feet of vertical clearance, according to an FWC project report, which describes the area as primarily sand bottom with intermittent shell and overall lack of natural hard bottom features or seagrass. The county has been building reefs since the late 1960s and has 13 artificial reefs. A 2010 economic impact study by the University of Florida shows that artificial reefs in Manatee County produce an annual reef-related impact of more than $23 million and 234 full- or parttime jobs.
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Daynarah Rans and Nehemiah Abel Ramos were married at the Sandbar restaurant Dec. 30, 2016. Patti Mckee, of the Sandbar, officiated and coordinated the wedding along with Luis Ortiz. Daynarah and Nehemia honeymooned on Anna Maria Island, before returning home to Lakeland, Florida.
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Yoany and Stan Saisa were married on Nov. 19, 2016, at the Sandbar restaurant. Patti Mckee and Luis Ortiz, of the Sandbar, coordinated the ceremony. Yoany and Stan honeymooned in South Beach.
Paula Miller and Jerry Barnett were married on the beautiful beach of Anna Maria Island on Dec. 28, 2016. Paula and Jerry honeymooned on Anna Maria Island before returning home to Pittsford, Mich.
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The Studio offers the art of extraordinary events The Studio at Gulf and Pine is more than just an art gallery. Located at 10101 Gulf Drive in Anna Maria, the gallery was the vision of the late former Florida First Lady Rhea Chiles. In addition to displaying new fine art every three weeks, the Studio at Gulf and Pine offers an exquisitely decorated venue for private parties, corporate functions and weddings up to 100 people. Located a half-block from the Gulf and the historic Sandbar restaurant in the city of Anna Maria, The Studio at Gulf and Pine features tropical landscaping outside and a spacious area inside, including a state of the art media room. All of this is in air-conditioned comfort and out of the elements. The Studio at Gulf and Pine serves as the perfect setting for an elegant rehearsal dinner, wedding, reception or private event. For more information, log onto www.studioatgulfandpine.com or e-mail Patti McKee at pmckee@ chilesgroup.com. You can also call 941-778-8709 to book your event or call The Studio at 941-778-1906. Come see how easy it can be to say your vows on the beach and celebrate afterward in a one of a kind location.
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Have your special celebration with Anna Maria Island Resorts If you are holding a beachfront wedding, anniversary, celebration or family reunion, you can choose from any of their award-winning resorts –Tortuga Beach Resort, Seaside Beach Resort, Tropic Isle Beach Resort and Tradewinds Beach Resort – offering a variety of luxurious accommodations to suit your individual needs. From hotel style rooms to two-bedroom deluxe suites, they can handle any size group by utilizing all their resorts for accommodations. All of the resorts have unique qualities that make each one a little different than the other. Tortuga Beach Resort offers a stunning events pavilion directly on the beach. Seaside Beach Resort is nestled in the sand with a gorgeous intimate beachfront location. At Tropic Isle Beach Resort, across the street from the beach, units face into the sparkling pool with a gazebo tucked into the foliage overlooking the pool, so guests may relax and enjoy the shade. Tradewinds Resort features wonderful Old Florida style pastel colored cottages, porches to enjoy, a pool located directly on the bay and a great fishing dock. Call Dante or Katy and make an arrangement for a grand tour of any or all of their facilities and assist in making your special celebration even more magical. Contact Anna Maria Resorts at 941-778-6611, ext. 105, or view the properties online at www.annamariaislandresorts
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Katelyn Dorsey and Carl Zanetti were married at the Sandbar restaurant on May 27, 2016. Chuck Caudill provided the music. Patti Mckee and Luis Ortiz, of the Sandbar, coordinated the ceremony and reception. Katelyn and Carl honeymoned on Anna Maria Island, before going on a cruise, and returning home to Selden, N. Y.
Sheryl Castellana and Scott Lee were married at the Sandbar restaurant on Oct. 1, 2016. Chuck Caudill provided the music. Patti Mckee & Luis Ortiz, of the Sandbar, coordinated the ceremony and reception. Sheryl and Scott honeymooned in Estes Park, Colo., before returning home to Lakeland, Fla.
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November resort tax collections $150,000
Manatee County’s 5 percent tourist tax is collected from owners of accommodations rented for six months or less who charge the tax to their renters, in most cases, tourists. About 50 percent of the tax proceeds are allocated to Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau tourism marketing efforts, with 20 percent allocated to beach renourishment. Resort tax increases reflect both increased visitation and improved tax collection efforts. Amounts shown were collected in November and paid to the Manatee County Tax Collector’s Office in December. To anonymously report a rental owner who may not be paying the tax, call 941-741-4809 or visit www.taxcollector.com/ services_resort_tax_tips.asp.
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in brief Grassy Point to expand Holmes Beach commissioners unanimously approved a proposal Jan. 10 by Mayor Bob Johnson to purchase a 0.146 acre lot at the north end of Avenue C, expanding the city’s holdings at Grassy Point Preserve. Commissioners authorized Johnson to offer a previously negotiated $5,000 for
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Apply now for SBEP grants Application materials for this year’s Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) Bay Partners Grants are now available at www.sarasotabay.org. Businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, academic institutions, government agencies, civic associations, religious organizations and neighborhood/hom-
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merica’s the land of milk and honey and don’t we know it? So do real estate byers from around the world to the tune of 209,000 properties sold to foreign buyers between April 2014 and March 2015, according to the National Association of Realtors. But how complicated do transactions with either foreign buyers or sellers get? They’re a challenge, but very doable. Since we live in paradise, so does every second home or investment buyer want to, including foreign nationals. These transactions can be more complex in both financing and in cultural differences. The biggest issue is planning for money transfers and/or processing of foreign borrower mortgages. Wire transfers and digital signatures have made this process a lot easier, however, sales agreements still need to allow for complications, especially when the buyer is probably back home in a different time zone. Also, negotiating a sale price can be a totally new experience. Some cultures will negoti-
Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger ate every little detail until you’re about to cry; others with real estate practices that typically don’t negotiate will just accept the asking price. No matter who your buyer is, the best advice is to get good legal and real estate professionals involved who are familiar with foreign transactions. If selling to a foreign national is complicated, buying from one is even more complex, since it involves the IRS. If you’re buying property from a foreign owner, here are some things you need to know: The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980, also known as FIRPTA will apply in almost all real estate transactions
with foreign owners. FIRPTA is a tax law that imposes United States income tax on foreign persons, selling U.S. real estate. Under FIRPTA, if you buy U.S. real estate from a foreign person 15 percent of the purchase price must be withheld. These funds together with a completed Form 8288 must be sent to the Internal Revenue Service within 20 days of the transaction. There are some exceptions to this law based on sale price, but it’s a sure bet that most properties changing hands on Anna Maria will be subject to the tax. The onus of paying the tax falls on the buyer of the property. Therefore, employing an attorney familiar with this could be the difference between a smooth transaction and a nightmare. Remember if the tax isn’t paid to the IRS in a timely manner, it will become the buyer’s responsibility to pay. There is no escaping the IRS it always gets its man. Finally, Chinese buyers for the fourth straight year outspent all other foreign buyers of United Sates' real estate. They spent three
times the amount spent by the next biggest group of foreign buyers, Canadians, per the National Association of Realtors. They also buy more expensive homes with a median price of $542,084 compared to the United States median price of $223,058. But it’s unlikely you’ll see too many Chinese buyers on Anna Maria since, per Sotheby’s, the only area in Florida that makes its top 10 list is Naples, ranking number seven. Southampton, N. Y., is number one, and Woodstock, Vt., is number 10. So, if a foreign national is looking to purchase your property, remember he/she probably has a small window of time to spend house hunting, so make your home available. The good news here is he/she probably will make a quick decision. And in general, buyers shouldn’t be too worried about dealing with foreign sellers, maybe just a little good advice and a lot of patience. Chinese buyers may not be interested in Anna Maria, but don’t worry there are plenty of others who are.
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‘Moon Over the Brewery’ well paced, well played BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Thirteenyear-old Amanda Waslyk doesn’t want anything to wreck her home situation. Her mother, Miriam, has just found a man whom she could love and she wants to introduce him to her daughter. But with the help of her imaginary friend, Randolph, Amanda plots against the intruder, mildmannered Warren Zimmerman, who’s coming for dinner. That’s the premise for the new production of “Moon Over the Brewery,” now being presented by the Island Players. The cast of this story skillfully play their parts in delightful performances. Though two of the actors are new to the stage, they don’t show it one bit. Maryann Byram’s portrayal of Amanda is spot on. She bounces from one problem to another with flair. Meanwhile, Eli Gilbert, the invisible man, fills her with judgmental innuendo using a haughty accent reminiscent of
long-ago movie star David Niven. Veteran actor Mark Woodland plays the postman perfectly, trying to communicate with a teenager who mistrusts him and wants him out of her mother’s life. He is endearing in the way he communicates with Amanda and with her mom. Speaking of Miriam, Island favorite Judy Glynn again gives a great performance, this time as a harried waitress who tries to bring in extra money selling paintings of the brewery in her Pennsylvania coal-mining hometown, each with a full moon in the sky. The problem is, she falls in love with her works and keeps them. There are plenty of laughs in the script, written by Bruce Graham, but the play also has charm the way the 1955 Paddy Chayefsky movie “Marty” had. The timing of the jokes is top notch by the entire cast, especially considering this reviewer attended the second show. “Moon Over the Brewery” "Moon Over the Brewery" is being presented by the Island Players until Jan. 29. plays until Jan. 29. Call 941-7785755 for tickets.
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Air & Energy puts the chill on Duncan Real Estate BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
The role of the volunteer coach at the Island’s community center is an important one and it changes over time. As the children change, so do the responsibilities and actions of the coaches in each age division. When they are at their youngest, in the five- to seven-year-old age group, the coach has to develop the players both in the sport itself and as a sportsman and athlete. This is the critical time where the wrong coach can ruin the game forever in the players' minds or with the right coach the players thrive and move on into future seasons with a love of the game. As they get older, the coaches of the eight- to 10-year-old league hones previously taught skills and teaches new ones. While on the field during the games, the coaches control the huddle and call plays. Past the technical side of the game, the coach builds character and continuous reinforcement of the importance of sportsmanship on and off the field. The tweens on the field no longer have the coaches in the huddle. These
players are becoming independent and most know more than just the fundamentals of the game. At this point, the standout athletes have clearly made their presence known on the field and are fought for in the draft room by the coaches. But the coaches continue to guide the 11- to 13-year-olds with play development and utilization of the team’s roster. By the time the players are in or nearing high school, the role of the coach is typically much different. This difference is markedly apparent in the style of three of the four teams in the 14- to 17-year-old youth flag football league at The Center this season. Randy Langley, Sam Hyman and myself have had our kids playing at the community center since they were old enough. We’ve watched them develop from the small field to the big field either under our guidance as the coach or with one of friends developing their athletic and personal skills. Once the players enter this age group, it again becomes about playing with your friends and having a great time on the field. Winning is always the end goal, but the coaches generally are not calling the plays and are a vir-
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Team Air & Energy's surprise standout Corey Jacques evades the flag pull of opponent Chris Snyder, dancing down the sideline for a critical touchdown Saturday afternoon at The Center. tually silent component on the sideline during the games. Practices, if they are held, are more for fun than for skill development. As coaches, we are thrilled our kids still want to take time out of their social life and academics to play the
game. As parents, we are even more thrilled that our kids want us to be the warm body adult on the sidelines with them. Saturday kicked off the season for the ever-growing teens. Taking the field, our jaws dropped over and over again in awe of the size of these boys and girls, many of which we have not seen for months. The first game was a face off between Team Air & Energy, lead by Rutger Langley as quarterback, and Team Duncan Real Estate coached by Joel Snyder. Quarterback Mac May handed off to late team addition Jackson Hayes for short yardage to start the game. The offensive series for Duncan was cut short with a failed reverse play attempt on second down and a sack by Air & Energy’s Morgan Horesh. Taking over the football, newcomer Corey Jacques showed his athletic ability. Jacques and Horesh gave their team offensive options with big first down catches and long rushing yardage. Past the midfield line, Langley round Silas Banyas in the end zone for the first score of the game. Jacques see sports, page 39
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held his position behind Chris Snyder out jumping his opponent for the extra point andmoving the score to 7-0. The next offensive series by Team Duncan Real Estate gave the ball back to Team Air & Energy after three snaps of the football. Coach Snyder called a timeout to regroup his team before going back on defense. Langley took his team back down the field getting the first down with short yardage. The Air & Energy charge was quickly unplugged with an impeding the rusher penalty, a sack on Langley by Hayes, and finally the series ending interception by Snyder. With the positive energy and momentum, Team Duncan Real Estate used the reverse to Snyder, who saved the nearly botched play with a long ball to Marcus Boyles, who ran away with the ball to score a touchdown for his team. A two-point conversion advanced the score to 7-8, with Duncan in the lead going into the second half. Starting on offense, Air & Energy
took six snaps of the football to end its possession with a touchdown, putting six more points on the scoreboard. Once again Jacques was the playmaker for his team down the field. Horesh sealed the deal with the touchdown reception reaching his arms into the end zone for the score. The game soon became a defensive battle, and yellow penalty flags were thrown to stop both team’s offenses from getting into scoring position. Team Air & Energy’s next offensive run ate a significant amount of time off the clock, but the team came up short with no points, despite first down yardage gained by Chance Hayward and Roman Langley. Back on offense, with the score 13-8, Team Duncan Real Estate saw the victory line ahead. On the first snap, Jacques snagged the ball out of the air and ran it in for a pick-six. The touchdown was followed by the extra point throw from Rutger Langley, who patiently waited for the field to open up finding Jacques at the back of the end zone. Nine points down, Coach Snyder,
who had been calling the plays the entire game, needed to score two touchdowns to win. Hoping for a miracle, three unsuccessful plays saw the scoreboard clock tick to zero to end the game with the score 17-8. With no overtime play during the regular season, the second 14- to 17-year-old game of the afternoon ended in a tie 0-0. Team Intechgrate Systems and Team Sign-A-Rama played a strong defensive game, only allowing three first downs in the entire game.
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Mermaids going public Mermaids have arrived and will be on display soon. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
Sponsored by the Bridge Street Merchants, the second phase of the Mermaids public art project will commence when the mermaid-themed creations are unveiled as part of the public art show and silent auction that opens Thursday Jan. 26. Over the past two months, 65 participating artists picked up wooden mermaid templates cut by Matt Myers, from Bridge Street Interiors/Mermaid Haven, using
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wood donated by Island Lumber in Holmes Beach. Last week, more than 50 artists returned their unique Mermaids creations and donated them to the Bridge Street Merchants for inclusion in the month-long public art show and silent auction that will take place at 12 venues in Bradenton Beach. “We are blown away by the diversity and creativity of these art pieces,” said volunteer public art coordinator Amanda Escobio, owner of Sea-renity Beach Spa & Eco Boutique. Escobio also coordinated last year’s inaugural Turtles project, which like this year’s
project, was part of the annual Island-wide artsHOP festival. “The next step is to photograph each piece for the online silent auction and prepare the Mermaid maps said Laura Shely, jewelry designer and owner of Tide & Moon Jewelry on the Historic Bridge Street Pier. The Mermaid maps that detail the Mermaids display locations will be revealed in the Wednesday, Jan. 25, edition of The Sun and online at www.visitbridgestreet.com and www.amisun.com. This year’s show will include pieces created by elementary school students, highly-collectible professional artists and other artists of all ages and skill levels. The artists will receive half of their entry’s selling price. The other half will go to the nonprofit Bridge Street Merchants association and help fund Christmas on Bridge Street, Blues, Brews & BBQ and the other public events that benefit Turning Points of Bradenton, the Food Bank of Manatee and other worthy causes. On Tuesday, Jan. 24, The Bridge Tender Inn and & Dockside Bar will
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Town crier Garden club meets The Anna Maria Garden Club will meet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Roser Memorial Community Church, 512 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria.
Bingo and dinner Bingo at Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St., Bradenton Beach, runs each Thursday evening in January, February and March from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be drinks and cake available and door prizes. There will be a roast pork dinner served on Friday, Jan. 20, at the community center from 5 to 7 p.m. For $8, there will be pork, mashed potatoes and gravy applesauce, salad and dessert. Contact Linda Yarger at 7783580 or lyargerl@aol.com for more information.
Women network and dine S.W.A.T. (Successful Women Aligning Together) of Anna Maria Island begins the new year by meeting on Thursday, Jan 19, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Drive S. Bradenton Beach. To R.S.V.P, go to RSVPAMIswat@gmail. com or visit www.swatnetworking. com.
Festival at Coquina Beach The Coquina Beach Arts and Crafts Festival to benefit the Anna Maria Island Butterfly Park is open on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coquina Beach Gulfside, 2650 Gulf Drive S, Bradenton Beach. The outdoor arts and crafts festival features vendors of all types offering jewelry, wood, art, photography, apparel, metal, plants, crafts, food and more. For information contact Terri at 352-344-0657 or visit www.tnteventsinc.com.
Kayaking for beginners Those wanting to get their feet wet in a kayak or canoe can give it a try for free at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. N.W. in Bradenton, on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. WayneAdventures will give a three-hour class while exploring the marshes and mangroves. This will be a slow paced paddle intended to give students time to get used to their kayaks while exploring Robinson Preserve. There will be plenty of time to try out kayaking and get some coaching, too. For those interested in learning how to load a
kayak on your car, a demo will follow. Ten kayaks and gear will be available from the county’s West Coast Inland Navigational District-funded kayak fleet. All participants must wear a life jacket, and reservations are required. Call 941-742-5757, ext. 7.
Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, starting with Saturday, Jan. 21 and 28. Space is limited, and those desiring to attend should sign up at the library or by phone at 941-7786341.
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Trudy Hill, the children’s librarian, reads stories, plays music and has arts and crafts projects on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. Kids between toddler and 5 years of age are welcome with their parents at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
The Island Branch Library Friends Book Club meets on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 10:15 a.m. to discuss “On Chesil Beach,” by Ian McEwan at 5701 Marina Drive. For more information, call 941-778-6341.
Making something beautiful The Island Branch Library’s Knit and Crochet Club meets at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, at 5701 Marina Drive, in Holmes Beach. It’s an opportunity to make something beautiful and possibly make new friends. Call 7786341 for more information.
High finance Richard Morris, from Morgan Stanley, will discuss a Department of Labor fiduciary rule affecting investors at the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island meting at 8:30 a.m. at the Manatee Beach Café on Friday, Jan. 21. Vacationing Kiwanis Club members are welcome and breakfast is available before the meeting.
Recharge your zen Ease your stress level with a meditation session at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. It’s free. Call 778-6341 for more information.
A serene outing Join the Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Club on Saturday, Jan. 21, for a morning of reflection in nature, a time to reflect on who you are and what your life is speaking to and through you. After an initial walk of about one mile, the pattern will be repeated several times through the morning. Members will gather for some opening thoughts, disperse for silent reflection then regroup to share as they feel comfortable. A requested donation of $10 for the morning would be split between the Sierra Club and the Sarasota Peace Center. Participants must contact the outing leader before their reservations are considered complete. E-mail Bill Lewis at billatpeace@gmail.com.
Writer’s workshop at library There will be a series of workshops for writers at the Island Branch
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Tour a preserve at the library The Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department is holding a virtual tour of Emerson Point Preserve at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. This program is a basic introduction to the site’s history and habitats. Featuring a slide show of beautiful photos, the virtual tour will highlight some of the preserve’s most unique features. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Fund-raiser for folk school Paradise Boat Tours is hosting a fund-raiser 90-minute adventure tour on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 1 p.m., through the Intacoastal Waterways aboard a spacious catamaran. Ninetyfive percent of tours see dolphins, and other wildlife including manatees, rays, fish and birds. This is a unique opportunity to explore Florida’s coastal heritage, and enjoy stories of authentic Cortez. Captain Sherman is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide who will be accompanied at the helm by a member of the Cortez community. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and $20 for children under 12. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks aboard. Paradise Boat Tours is donating all of the proceeds of this trip to support the efforts of The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum to preserve the traditional skills of Cortez, and early Florida communities. These proceeds also will be considered as part of The Patterson Foundation challenge match, where funds donated to the folk school will be matched up to $33,500. Call 941-708-6120 or visit the museum during regular business hours to make your reservation. Cash, credit card or check accepted. The tour will leave from the Bridge Street Pier.
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1/8, Information, 103 Spring Ave, The property owner said his fence was damaged, possibly by a vehicle trying to park in an adjacent lot. 1/12, lost property, 700 block of North Shore Drive. A garbage can is missing. 1/13, suspicious incidents, 100 block of Tuna Street. The complainant said a screen was pulled away from a side door, but deputies think it might be due to age and dry conditions.
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1/1, petit theft, 120 Bridge St. The complainant’s car was towed from the listed address, and when she retrieved it from the tow service, the interior had been ransacked and $210 was missing.
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1/6, attempt to locate a boat, 10315
Cortez Road W. The boat owner said the lines mooring his boat snapped in high winds, and he asked for help in finding it.
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1/2, alcohol on the beach, warrant. 52nd Street on the beach. While on beach patrol, the officer spotted the subject drinking from a bottle of beer. He had the subject empty out that and other beer bottles and he ran a computer check. He found the subject had a warrant for arrest. 1/3, driving without a license, warrant arrest, 100 block of 67th Street. The officer was told by another policeman that the owner of a car parked at that location did not have a license, and there were warrants for him from out of state. The officer observed the subject drive away, stopped and arrested him. 1/4, possession of marijuana and driving without a valid license, 700 Manatee Drive. The officer spotted the suspect parked at Manatee Beach after hours and when he pulled up to tell the suspect to
obituaries Laura JoAnn Mattick JoAnn Mattick, 81, Anna Maria, Fla., died Jan. 10, 2017. JoAnn served as an Anna Maria city commissioner from 2007 to 2012. Before even being elected to her first term, JoAnn wrote the grant that obtained funding for the Anna Maria City Pier boardwalk, gazebos and landscaping, the largest unmatched grant in the Island’s history. Later, as a commissioner, she participated in the planning and completion of the boardwalk. JoAnn’s goals were to beautify the city pier in a manner that was consistent with Old Florida charm and to ensure there was a place for older and mobility-challenged people to enjoy our beautiful waters. The city pier on Anna Maria Island is now Manatee County’s number one tourist attraction. Other significant contributions during her tenure as a city commissioner included the city's purchase of the six lots at the Pine Avenue-Bay Boulevard intersection, the restructured Pine Avenue parking plan and the comprehensive plan amendment for the environmental and preservation zones. JoAnn will be remembered by AMI locals and small business owners as a good friend and
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move, the suspect started up his car and left at a high rate of speed. He caught up with the suspect’s car and pulled him over. He smelled marijuana when he approached the driver. The suspect had leafy green material in his car in plain sight and was arrested. 1/6, battery, 100 block of 43rd Street. Two sisters on vacation got into an argument, and it turned physical. Their parents left for the airport, and the victim was taken to the Salvation Army for the night. The aggressor got away 1/7, theft of vehicle, 400 block of 28th Street. A boat and trailer were taken from the owner’s driveway. 1/8, DUI, possession of drugs, 5200 Gulf Drive. The officer stopped the driver after observing him fail to hold a single lane. He failed a field sobriety test and police found prescription pills in the vehicle. He was arrested.
neighbor who fought to preserve the unique character and charm of the island. Born to Leola Evelyn and Joseph Fitch in Portsmouth, Ohio, on April 13, 1935, and raised by Ralph and Dortha Sutterfield in Wilder, Ky., Laura JoAnn Fitch married John Anthony Mattick on Oct. 1, 1955. They lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, where they raised six daughters and one son: Laura Mattick (Michael Poirier), Kathryn Sally (George Fritz) Stauffacher, Janet (David) Brinton, Sandy Mattick, John Francis Mattick, Esther Mattick (Tara O’Brien) and Rebecca (David) Bouchard. She fell in love with the tranquility and beauty of Anna Maria Island in the late 1990s while visiting her daughter Sally, who had recently relocated to Sarasota. JoAnn purchased a vacant lot just opposite the Rod and Reel Pier, and there built a home where she resided with her youngest daughter Becky, Becky’s husband, David Bouchard, and their children, Emma and Will. It was not long before three more of her children and their families (daughters, Sandy and Esther, son, John, and daughtersin-law, Marcia and Tara) followed suit and relocated to her little piece of paradise. Upon retirement from the city commission, JoAnn split her time between Anna Maria and Aurora, Ind., where she shared a passion for gardening, artisanal crafts and bargain hunting with her beloved sister, Reba Sue Weldo and her husban Delmar Weldo of Sunman, Ind. JoAnn was the proud grandmother of 18 (Fritzy, Alison, Erin,
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Bert Harris deadline passes The city of Anna Maria received 24 new vacation rental-related Bert Harris claims last week, bringing the total number of claims to 111. The one-year deadline to file Bert Harris claims in response to eight-person occupancy limits adopted last year was at the close of the business day on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at which point no more claims could be filed regarding that particular local legislation. The new claims total $10 million in total compensation sought by the vacation rental owners if not granted the two-plus-
Max, Fred, Nick, Katie, JoJo, Sarah, Caroline, Paige, Michelle, Hallie, Jack, Emma, Will, Jackson and Chloe and great grandmother of two (and counting). JoAnn’s brother, Richard (Mardi) Fitch predeceased her. She also leaves behind her half-brother, Michael Sutterfield, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and her step-brother, Louis Richard Schardt, Jr. of Union, Ky. A celebration of life will be held on AMI in the spring. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel, Bradenton, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made to www.brownandsonsfuneral. com.
Edward Stanley Rawson Edward Stanley Rawson, 58, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at his home in Ellenton, Born Feb. 11, 1958, in Warren, Ohio, to Marcella Rawson, of Ellenton, and the late Stanley Rawson, of Anna Maria, Ed, possessed a larger than life personality and an adventurous spirit. He loved sailing Hobie Cats in the Gulf and flying his airplanes from Airport Manatee. He is survived by his daughter, Kathryn Rawson; his mother, Marcella Rawson, of Ellenton; and his brother, Rod Rawson, of Parrish. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Edward S. Rawson are suggested to Disabled American Veterans' (DAV) Charitable Service Trust, www.dav.org. A celebration of life in honor of Edward Stanley Rawson was held on Friday, Jan. 13, at
two occupancy exceptions that have already resulted in settlement agreements or anticipated settlement agreements for more than half of the 87 claims previously filed. To date, the city has not made any cash settlements or bought any existing vacation rental units, but the city has offered to purchase a claim-related vacant lot for $550,000. The 111 claims received as of Friday list more than $40 million dollars in lost property value associated with the occupancy limits enacted in April.
Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home;1221 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34203. Manasota Memorial Park and Funeral Home was entrusted with final care
Viola L. Reichard Viola L. Reichard, 80, of Bradenton, Fla., and Lost Lake Woods in Lincoln, Mich., passed away Jan. 10, 2017. Viola was born June 18, 1936, in Detroit, Mich., to the late Louis and Viola (Tasker) Yungling. She has been a resident of Manatee County for more than 20 years coming from Waterford, Mich. She was a member of the Moose Lodge of Bradenton Beach, and an associate of the Elks Lodge 1511 in Bradenton. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Gary Reichard, of Bradenton and Lost Lake Woods, Lincoln, Mich.; her caring daughter, Dawn Zormeier, of Whitelakes, Mich.; two sisters, Patricia Doyle, of Waterford Township, Mich., and Yvonne Ulicne and Tony Markowski of Southgate, Mich.; her brother, Lois Yungling, of Ecorse, Mich.; and many extended family members and friends. A celebration of Viola's life was planned for Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at Shannon Funeral Home, Westview Chapel, 5610 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to either the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her memory. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.
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MAH JONGG Lessons on AMI for Beginners twice weekly four week Course $75 Call Joyce @ 941-705-6223 THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Lynn at 813758-3234 or lbrennan47@ gmail.com ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, Walgreen's and The Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper (corner of Gulf and Palm).
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LOST & FOUND LOST ORANGE MANX Tailless cat in Cortez Area. Call 518-810-9416 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 LOST MAN’S SILVER Wedding Ring, silver with stones mounted. Lost at Coquina Beach near restrooms. Please Call 813413-3373
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FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE. AMI & West Bradenton. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657
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 DONALD PERKINS PAINTING LLC fully insured. 30 years experience. Many Island references. Call 941-7057096
PETS 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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REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE
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. 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 BRIGHT & AIRY WITH Open Water Views - 2 bed/2 bath! One of the lowest priced in Perico! $194,900 Call Kathleen White, Realtor! 941-7730163
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REAL ESTATE: OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE; SATURDAY January 21,11am4:00pm, 213 58th Street, Rose Schnoerr, Wagner Realty 941-7250900.
RENTALS: ANNUAL 1BR/1BA IN TRIPLEX near St. Stevens / Manatee High. Water, Sewer, Trash, electric & Gas incl. $850/mo, $850 security. Credit & Background required . Available immediately. Ask for Ed. DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www. teamduncan.com ANNUAL RENTAL - 3BR/3BA Upstairs Apt. on Pine Ave. $1,850/month. Call Sato Real Estate, Inc. at 941-7787200 or email monica@ satorealestate.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! $1800/mo unfurnished. First, & Security. Credit check. Lease option possible. Call JoAnn 941809-2488
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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 941-778-4800 WEST BRADENTON: HOUSE 723 35th St W adorable 1BR + Bonus room 1BA/1CG fenced yard $1100/mo. One Year Lease. First / Security and Credit Check. Call 941-809-2488 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
HOLMES BEACH 2BR/2BA Duplex. Non-smoking. Deck, lanai, laundry, carport. Small pet considered. $1595/mo + utilities. Call 941-779-9470
RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455 ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941-704-7525 or 941-7781915 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! VACATION RENTALS Winter 2017 – weekly / monthly available Jan, Feb, Mar. Contact Fran Maxon Real Estate 941778-2307.
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SEASONAL RENTALS AVAILABLE: January, February, March & April. 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 941-7780426 kringco@tampabay. rr.com GREAT ANNA MARIA ISLAND 1BR/1BA Remodeled Home. 55+ Community across from beach. $2,200 for April, $2,000 for May, $1,800 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
SEASONAL/ELLENTON GATED 55+ community. 2BR/2BA beautiful manufactured home. All amenities. Application/security deposit required. $2200/ mo. Phone 863-370-0839. HOLMES BEACH RUNAWAY BAY Condo. Ground floor 2BR/2BA. Pool & tennis. No Pets/ Smoking. Walk to Beach. Available Now! Call 941779-1043
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
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