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The West Coast Surf Shop Surf Camp gang had a couple days of big waves and three weeks of fun surfing in Holmes Beach this summer. Above, Ava Russel and Rachel Maretsky practice their tandem surf yoga skills while, at right, GG Greene (Roxy) catches some shorebreak.
Holmes Beach budget shortfall: $650,000 The city must increase its ad valorem tax rate in order to close the revenue gap. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – By carefully scrutinizing the city’s budget, Mayor Bob Johnson and Treasurer Lori Hill have discovered an error, which if allowed to
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continue would bankrupt the city. “In trying to provide better visibility of operational expenses and revenue streams, we exposed a serious issue,” he told city commissioners at last week’s work session. “Once we pulled it apart, we found a hole of $650,000. You can’t believe what a shock this was.” see budget, page 21
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Whitmore to move off the Island Whitmore, who has served as a city commissioner as well as mayor, is currently a Manatee County commissioner. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – After nearly 48 years on the Island, Carol Whitmore
announced Friday that she and husband Andre Renard are moving off the Island. “We have an enormous house, and we feel it’s time,” she said. WHITMORE “It’s not the visitors or the traffic. I don’t get upset with the see whitmore, page 21
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Sea Shepherd comes to Florida BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society expanded Operation Jairo, its 2015 Sea Turtle Defense Campaign, to Florida last week. The organization is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the man and woman responsible for running over five state-threatened loggerhead sea turtle nests and killing three black skimmer chicks, a state species of special concern, while illegally riding an ATV on Anna Maria Island’s beaches on June 27. State and local law enforcement officials continue to investigate the case. Established in 1977 by Capt. Paul Watson, a co-founder of Greenpeace, the non-profit Sea Shepherd Conservation Society launched Operation Jairo on May 31 in Costa Rica and Honduras, marking the two-year anniversary of the murder of Costa Rican sea turtle conservationist Jairo Mora Sandoval. Sea Shepherd volunteers are patrolling beaches there to protect nesting
turtles and their eggs from poachers, despite an attack by armed poachers on Costa Rica’s Pacuare Beach on June 25 in which two volunteers sustained minor injuries. Beginning last week in Fort Lauderdale, Sea Shepherd volunteers are patrolling the beaches each night through the end of turtle nesting season, Sept. 30, working in collaboration with the non-profit organization, Sea Turtle Oversight Protection (S.T.O.P.), to rescue and release newly-hatched, disoriented leatherback, green and loggerhead sea turtles and stranded and injured turtles and to document and report violations of local ordinances that regulate lighting along the beach. Lighting visible from beaches can disorient nesting turtles and hatchlings, causing them to head away from the sea and toward lighted roadways where they can be killed by cars or to lighted properties where they can become dehydrated and die. Sea turtles also are at risk from plastic and other marine pollution, entanglement in fishing gear and other threats.
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Farewell to Prince The cat that won the hearts of business owners and customers in two shopping centers was euthanized after being seriously injured by another animal, possibly a large raptor. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – The famous cat that adopted two shopping centers and lived the life of a drifter was done in by the wildlife of which he was a part. According to Patti LeCroy, of SunCoast Real Estate in the Island Shopping Center, It began with a cat’s scream a block from the shopping centers Saturday night around midnight. “Brett Wigdon heard the scream behind his home and went to check,” LeCroy said. “He found Prince on his porch, bleeding profusely.” Kayla Jennis, who works at the Sarasota Emergency Vet’s office, loaded Prince in her car and took him to the vet with Wigdon. “Dr. Ryan Fincher treated him, and
Kayla called me and asked if I wanted to come down,” LeCroy said. “We called Linda Clayton, who owns Mister Roberts and she went along. “Dr. Fincher said it looked like an animal with talons or claws attacked prince because there were wounds on his back,” she said. “It appears the animal severed his spinal cord so he was paralyzed from the middle of his back down.” At 2:30 Sunday morning, Clayton and LeCroy decided to have him euthanized. LeCroy said she had heard all sorts of rumors about what happened to Prince, but it appears a wild animal was responsible. “We paid to have him cremated, and his ashes will be at Mister Roberts,” she said. At Mister Roberts, the owners put a flower and a picture of Prince napping on the couch that served as his nap area. see prince, page 30
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Holmes Beach accepts BP settlement Holmes Beach commissioners approved a settlement offer of $126,645 from BP for damages from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. “It’s global for all governments,” City Attorney Patricia Petruff explained. “It’s an attempt by the court to bring closure. I’m satisfied that the court did the best job it could.” She said the settlement is a little more than half of what the city was seeking. She said if the city refused the offer and went to trial, it would probably be five to seven years before it came to court.
Center calls town hall meeting The public is invited to a town hall meeting lead by Island Community Center Executive Director Kristin Lessig and Treasurer Jim Froeschle on Monday, July 27, at 6 p.m. at the Center 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria They will lead a presentation on the Community Center’s financial status, new team roles and new programs, followed by community feedback and questions. For more information, call the Center at 778-1908.
Holmes Beach gets funding for SRO Holmes Beach city commissioners authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with the Manatee County School Board for $25,000 to help fund the school resource officer at Anna Maria Elementary School. This is the second year the city has received the funding. Commissioners also approved on first reading an ordinance to extend the moratorium prohibiting the construction of two pools on one lot to Oct. 31.
City hall needs pictures Anna Maria City is about to unveil a new Website and the city clerk’s office would like to have some pictures of the city’s beauty. Areas of interest include the city pier, the Rod and Reel Pier, wildlife, the Island Players Theatre, historical homes and other buildings, Bean point, island bridges, Turtles and birds, Bayfront Park and Australian pines. The names of the photographers will be included on the picture. E-mail photos to amfinance@cityofannamaria.com.
Mingle with the Chamber Gulf Drive and Tiki, 900 Gulf Drive in Bradenton Beach, will host the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange this Wednesday, July 22, from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non members, and there will be snacks and refreshments. Call 778-1651 to RSVP.
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Cell tower repairs scheduled
Once repaired, the Bradenton Beach cell tower will still lack the second carrier promised. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Repairs were scheduled to take place this week to the exterior of the Bradenton Beach cell tower that sustained exterior wind damage during a storm in late April. New exterior panels were scheduled for installation last week, but Tarpon Towers President Brett Buggeln said rainy weather prevented those repairs from taking place. He said the repairs should commence this week instead. Cell tower construction was completed last fall, and Verizon activated its tower-mounted equipment earlier this year, but
AT&T has yet to install or activate the communications equipment that would provide better cellular services to their Island users, and this continues to be a source of concern for city officials. Citing a conversation she had with Buggeln in June, City Commissioner Jan Vosburgh recently reported to the commission that it could be as late as 2018 before AT&T is providing cellular service on the city’s tower. AT&T also is supposed to provide service on the cell tower being built in Anna Maria. The lack of a second carrier on the Bradenton Beach tower has impacted the anticipated revenue stream that was supposed to come in the form of quarterly payments to the city form the tower lease holder, as stipulated in the city-issued lease that allowed the tower to be built and operated on city property next to the Public Works Department building.
“We will not get any money until we get another carrier installed on the tower,” Vosburgh said. City Treasurer Sheila Dalton confirmed that the city has not received any additional cell tower funds beyond the original $320,000 down payment received last fall. When contacted last week, Buggeln said, “I don’t know where that 2018 date is coming from, but AT&T’s funding has changed because they bought Direct TV, and they are working on developing a network in Mexico. Further development here in the U.S. has been delayed, but I don’t know what that delay is.” According to Buggeln, AT&T is still responsible for the lease payments it agreed to make in exchange for the rights to use the new tower. see cell tower, page 19
Progress reported on cell tower BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – There was construction action and some road blockage last week as a large equipment shed was lifted from a semi’s bed and placed on the platform of the cell phone tower. The semi was parked along Pine Avenue at the employee parking lot of city hall last Thursday as workers hurried to clear tom vaught | sun the deck. A workman in A worker places wire from an a cage had strung cable antenna through the cell phone through the tower to con- tower and down to the platform. nect the antenna with the other equipment. The first antenna will be for When the deck was Verizon, but the fate of AT&T, cleared, workers moved the which signed the contract to semi to Spring Avenue and use the tower, is uncertain, the driver gingerly backed according to Anna Maria the building through a small Mayor Dan Murphy. He space where the crane said he had not heard from could pluck it from the bed anybody at AT&T, but he and up onto the platform. said he is looking to change A van parked along Spring city hall’s phone service from complicated things for the AT&T to Verizon, saying he driver, but he was able to wanted to use a company get the job done. that is on the tower.
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Board puts the brakes on parking The city will proceed to implement the parking plan with permits for residents in the Phase I areas. BY PAT COPELAND
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HOLMES BEACH – After hearing from Island Congestion Committee Chair Jayne Christenson and other residents city commissioners agreed to implement the committee’s parking plan. The two test areas where parking on the rights of way will be banned except for residents with permits are called Phase I and include White Avenue to 78th Street and 43rd to 52nd streets east of Gulf Drive. Christenson gave several reasons for implementing the parking plan, including reducing congestion, being proactive and eliminating valet parking in neighborhoods. She also gave four options – I: no parking except with resident permits; II: no parking on weekends or holidays except with resident permits; III: no parking on weekends or holidays and
and taking away our rights to park in the city.” Sue Wheeler Resident
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Jayne Christenson discusses the four options to reduce street parking. IV: no parking in posted areas – and the positives and negatives of each option. Joanne Brown, of Aqua Lane in the Phase I area, said residents have been inundated with trash and threatened when they took photos of the trash. She implored the board, “Please act now on the congestion committee’s recommendation.”
Sue Wheeler, of 79th Street, had the opposite opinion and said their street does not have a parking problem and added, “You’re inhibiting our lifestyle and taking away our rights to park in the city.”
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Commissioner Jean Peelen said she is comfortable with Option I of the
committee’s Phase I plan as long as streets could opt out or in. “I drove my golf cart around the neighborhood by the public beach area, and I don’t think it’s overly parked now except for main holidays, but that’s everywhere,” Chair Judy Titsworth said. “My concern is by limiting it to a few streets, they’ll just move to a new street. You’re not going to stop congestion if you only do it in one neighborhood.” She said she is still undecided. see parking, page 15
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EDITORIAL The little Prince
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hen we heard the news of the death of Prince, the black and white tabby who adopted three shopping centers in Holmes Beach, we couldn't help getting a little choked up. Prince was an individualist who belonged to everyone, but not to anyone. His home was wherever he laid his head at night. The story of Prince began when a woman brought him home to the Island and to a house with other pets. The group did not get along all that well. So, Prince took the high road - literally - and hit the streets of Holmes Beach. With his personality and charm, Prince soon had plenty of admirers, including Patti LeCroy at Sun Coast Real Estate in the Island Shopping Center, who became concerned for his safety and health. But, wanderer that he was, Prince continued to go his own way and decided he didn’t want to stay at home with any one person.
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ike the Roger Miller song, Prince became the “King of the Road” who took handouts but slept where he wanted. Businesses welcomed him, housing him at night when the weather was cold. Prince was a cat that lived off the kindness of strangers, but of equal importance in this story were the people who accepted him into their lives. Merchants came together to pay for medical treatment when he needed it, even setting up a fund at Hancock Bank to take care of his future needs. That collected money, LeCroy said, will be kept and used to help other gadabout pets whose owners can't afford medical care for them. Sometimes even paradise gets a little hectic and there are times when people get upset or angry with each other. But in this case everyone agreed that Prince needed his freedom and they vowed to see to it he was healthy. With all the fighting going on in the world, it was nice to see we could love this small animal and forget about the bad stuff for a while. It’s been a great ride for Prince and the rest of us. We figure he’s already gotten past the pearly gates, and is napping and dreaming of all those meals people gave him. It was wonderful to have him in our lives. He made us better people, simply by being himself.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor's note: The following comments were posted online at amisun.com.
Enforce noise ordinance Its about time the city commission started controlling these "motels" as far as noise. The reports at the (Sheriff's) department do not reflect the amount of calls. I was told at records that the deputy can write a report if desired. If the deputy writes a report it is indicated by a case number; if not it is indicated by an event number. The officer can clear it either with a report or without a report. Only reports are indicated as actual calls for service. The only way to trace them is through the dispatch logs. No tickets and no magistrates court indicate that nothing is being done. Its time to take back our city. We need a 24-hour per day noise ordinance and enforce it. Dale Schmidtz
Two more options It seems somewhat contradictory that we The Anna Maria Island Sun Staff Publishers Mike Field Maggie Field Editor/CEO Mike Field
want new residences, but we want to limit them to three bedrooms each. I'm probably the largest developer on this Island in the last 20 years. There are only two things that should make a difference. First, require a parking space per bedroom. I guarantee you that will limit most homes to four bedrooms, as the large majority of lots on the Island will not hold more spaces than four with impervious surface building footprint and drainage requirements. Second, invoke a 24-hour-per-day noise ordinance and enforce it. Reed Mapes
Fraud by any other name Concerning BP oil spill money. Fraud is what this is. Saying "It's worth a shot" (in applying for BP money) when you know perfectly well you were not negatively impacted is fraud. As The Sun so rightly reported, the oil spill never reached Anna Maria Island. In fact it never came anywhere near. Far from
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being negatively impacted, our tourism actually benefited from the oil spill. Why? Because as soon as the spill happened, public officials from here to Tampa were out with their loud speakers encouraging people to visit here instead of L.A. as we were free of oil damage. So our tourism actually increased as a result of the spill. Now before you all say we'll go for it if we can get it, let me remind you this massive payout will, in fact, effect all our pockets in other ways. BP will find ways to get this money back, most likely in the price of gas down the line. I am sick of hearing all the stories of people who jumped on the bandwagon and filed claims that they were negatively impacted, which are outright lies. Call it anything you like but it's fraud under any other name and it appears all three cities are guilty of this. Shame on you. Trying doing a day's work instead of scamming the system. This sums up everything that is wrong about this country. Jane Gresham
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LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: What do you think of Anna Maria's more vigorous enforcement of parking laws?
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Archaeology with Jeff Motes, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Spanish for adults, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 p.m. Beach yoga, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 to 7 p.m. Bring a mat.
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Children’s story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Duplicate bridge, Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:30 p.m.
Sarasota Shell Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.
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AMI Community Connections fellowship, AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 2 p.m.
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School age summer program, “Surapsari Asian Dance,” Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Quilting group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.
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Tuesday Aug. 4
Children’s story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Duplicate bridge, Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:30 p.m.
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Bridge Street Pier lease pending The city commission will determine whether it wants a traditional restaurant tenant or a non-traditional marina tenant on the city’s pier. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – A decision on who will occupy the city-owned Historic Bridge Street Pier restaurant space, bait
shop and retail/office space could be reached Thursday. The city commission conducted an initial review of four restaurant-inclusive proposals during its July 14 workshop and must now decide if they want to lease the pier-based restaurant space to a proven restaurant operator or allow all three city structures to serve as an extension of the nearby Bradenton Beach Marina. The pier lease is scheduled for further
Anna Maria Oyster Bar President and CEO John Horne discussed his restaurant lease proposal with city commissioners during the July 14 workshop. Sherman Baldwin | Submitted
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Rental agents get injunction on deadline Attorneys for the rental agents say their clients were not given enough time to comply with a July 15 deadline to produce previously signed rental contracts. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER |tvaught@amisun.com
BRADENTON – A request for a preliminary injunction against an Anna Maria vacation rental ordinance dead-
line was granted by Circuit Judge John Lakin on Wednesday, July 15, but the attorneys for both sides were told to try to work out an amicable agreement for review this week. The emergency motion for a preliminary injunction was filed July 14. Anna Maria City Attorney Becky Vose attended and was accompanied by Anna Maria City Commission Chair Chuck Webb, who also is an attorney. Attorneys Kevin Hennessy and Jennifer Cowan represented the plaintiffs, con-
sisting of five developers and landowners and The Anna Maria Island Vacation Property Association. The group has already filed suit against the city over the ordinance. Lakin began the hearing saying he had reviewed the case and he wanted both sides to know his wife used to work for Island Real Estate and she still maintains her license there. Hennessy argued that they were there on the deadline for rental managers to submit contracts signed before
the vacation rental ordinance took effect. He said they had not had enough time to comply. He also said the rental managers had some privacy issues. Vose told the judge she had just learned of the filing at 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday and was not prepared. Lakin told the attorneys that emergency motions are often filed but seven out of 10 are not true emergencies. “I want to make sure both sides have see RENTAL, page 12
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discussion and a possible vote at the Thursday, July 23, commission meeting which will start at noon and allow for public comment. If the commission opts for the restaurant tenant approach favored by past commissions, that choice has been narrowed down to the Anna Maria Oyster Bar operation overseen by President and CEO Joe Horne, or an Apeizza e Cucina pizza parlor operated by Colorado-based restauranteurs Richard Foresta and Joe Vega and their Clearwater-based partner, Michael Hartnett. The Island Sushi and Grill proposal submitted by Kam Sourivongs failed to generate significant commission support. The commission could also veer from tradition and award the contract for all three city properties to Bradenton Bridge Marina’s father and son team of Al and Michael Bazzy. Their proposal envisions water taxi service, bait sales, marina-like services and a restaurant collaborative that would serve both the waterfront dining space and a possible tour boat operation. A proposal submitted by Sherman Baldwin and Paradise Boat Tours for the retail/ office space was acknowledged, but not discussed in depth because the restaurant was not its primary focus.
be limited to solo acts or small combos and expressed confidence that the operation could successfully compete with two nearby pizzerias. The Apeizza group is offering $2,500 a month and 4 percent of monthly gross sales for the restaurant space, in addition to $750 a month for the bait shop and $550 a month for the office/retail space, both of which would likely be sublet to Paradise Boat Tours, who has also discussed a similar partnership with the Oyster Bar. The Apeizza proposal projects $924,000 in annual total income, including delivery service, with a final estimated net income of $176,000.
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During the recent workshop, Pier Team Chair and Police Chief Sam Speciale presented commissioners with a Pier Team evaluation that ranked Apeizza highest with a cumulative final score of 51.31, followed by the Oyster Bar at 41.66, the Bazzy proposal at 28.31 and Island Sushi at 19.26. According to Speciale, Apeizza submitted the only proposal that met every requirement stipulated in the request for proposal issued by the city.
Island return
Eying a return to the Island, the Anna Maria Oyster Bar proposal calls for an express menu featuring the most popular dishes served at its three mainland locations. President and CEO John Horne told the commission the pier location would also include breakfast service if it could be provided in a profitable and sustainable manner. Offering $1,666 per month for the first year of a lease that would gradually increase to $2,731 per month in year five, Horne envisions a 20-year business venture that would net the city an estimated $60,000 per year, including three percent of the annual gross revenue once a $1 million annual sales threshold has been met. His proposal pertains to the restaurant space only.
Pier pizzeria
Representing the Apeizza group, Hartnett assured the commission that the pier location would not be franchised to another owner. He said live entertainment would
Bar proposal calls for an express menu featuring the most popular dishes served at its three mainland locations.
The Bazzy proposal is for all three buildings and offers $3,500 per month for the restaurant space, $1,000 per month for the bait shop and $750 per month for the retail/ office space, as well as 5 percent of the gross sales and 10 percent of the net operating profits for each of the three spaces. It calls for a restaurant menu based on the Shrimp Louie’s menu developed in the 1990s that would also incorporate best of Bridge Street offerings from other dining establishments. Echoing language contained in the marina groups’ written proposal, Bazzy made multiple references to “cooperation in place of competition” but did not provide specifics on how a multi-provider restaurant operation would work. Bazzy told the commission his approach would help address issues that exist in the anchorage area south of the pier by providing free pump out service for those who need it, with his staff also monitoring boats that appear to be in jeopardy of sinking, which has been a common occurrence of late. Bazzy said bait shop profitability would be directly linked to the fuel sales taking place at the nearby marina and on more than one occasion he referred to the pier operations as a public service rather than a profitable business endeavor. The commission was intrigued by the Bazzy proposal, but some commissioners felt more details were needed before they could fully support it.
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briefS Painting workshop set The Anna Maria Island Art League will host a three-day children’s workshop, “Paint, Paint, Paint,” with Marie Garafano July 29 to 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the gallery, 5312 Holmes Boulevard in Holmes Beach. Children will learn about the
qualities of color and techniques of painting by experimenting with watercolor and water media. Garafano is a recognized watercolor artist and a former illustrator and graphic designer; she illustrated “Ginger Goes on a Diet,” a chapter book for children. The cost is $50 per child; the class is limited to 10 students. Supplies will be provided. Have children dress comfortably. Register by calling 941-7782099 or at the gallery, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from
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Center needs front desk help The Island Community Center is taking applications for a front desk representative. The position requires the highest level of professionalism and a great deal of enthusiasm. This is a temporary position with the potential to move into a more regular schedule. Call Kathy at 778-1908 for more information.
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time to present their cases,” he said. When Hennessy told Lakin the requirement was passed fewer than 30 days before the deadline, Lakin said he would like to see the attorneys get together and discuss the problem. Hennessy said he wanted a ruling on whether the contracts were required to be presented to the city. Vose said the city could stipulate
the contracts not be due Wednesday. “The attorney for the plaintiffs (Cowan) has attended city commission meetings, and she knows we are still amending the ordinance,” she said. “The lawsuit the plaintiffs filed earlier helped us realize what we need to change. We don’t want to burn up the budget of the city of Anna Maria on litigation.” Lakin said he was in favor of continuing the hearing so both
sides could be prepared. Hennessy said he viewed the injunction as preserving the status quo. He said he wanted the motion so rental owners are not punished for turning in the leases late. Lakin asked the attorneys when they could resume the hearing and both sides agreed to meet this week and try to come up with a settlement before meeting with Lakin later.
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Commission dives into pool decision The consensus among commissioners was to limit duplex lots to one pool. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – City commissioners came to a consensus last week on allowing one pool per duplex lot after months of debate on the issue. Prior to discussion, City Planner Bill Brisson said he provided a new memo on the issue with some additional details, but he noted, “I really don’t have more to say. “Most of what we have done and what we will be doing with the with limitation on bedrooms will address the vast majority of the problem related to the impact of pools.” City Attorney Patricia Petruff said if commissioners adopt one pool per lot, there would be unhappy owners, and it would probably lead to litigation. “With respect to the city’s defense, the zoning code since the 50s or 60s in the R-2 district has always said that a pool, singular, is an accessory use,” Petruff explained. “You also have the past practices of the city where permits were issued for more that one pool. There is a pattern of allowing more than one pool on a platted lot of record. “Whether that would be enough for a judge to say people have a right to rely on
that, I cannot say. It’s dicey situation. You have to decide what’s in the best interest of the citizens.” Commissioner Jean Peelen asked if they could allow an appeal by owners who purchased their duplexes before a certain date or by the size of the duplex. Both Petruff and Brisson said the concern they have is that an investor could buy a duplex and build two pools and then demolish the duplex and build two, large units.
Finding loopholes
Petruff also pointed out, “I think even if you choose one pool, there will be something wonky that we haven’t thought of that someone will figure out to get what they want. From my point of view, it is probably more prudent to look at limiting the size of the pools.” Peelen said she would like more input from the public on Brisson’s suggestion to allow two pools but limit their size. Brisson said one larger pool would have more activity, however, Commissioner Carol Soustek said she recently saw a small pool with eight people in it. Mayor Bob Johnson noted, “Over time we have migrated from a duplex being single owner to two separate owners. Will it (allowing one pool or limiting the size) make a difference and bring us back to single ownership?” Peelen asked for a consensus, and all
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I didn’t move here to be Sun City. That’s not the community I want.” Jay Calhoun Resident except Chair Judy Titsworth agreed to one pool per lot. Petruff said they don’t need to change their ordinance because that’s what it says. Then Building Official Jim McGuinness made a surprise announcement that the department has an application for one large pool with a fence down the middle. Petruff explained that the moratorium does not address that situation, and McGuinness would have to issue the permit. Commissioners directed Brisson to draft language to limit those kinds of loopholes.
Residents object
Kelly Heazlit said her family recently moved to the Island and half a duplex is what they could afford. “This decision makes me feel like the goal is to have a retirement community with no children having fun.” She said with a party wall agreement, one owner would have to sign off on having a pool, prompting Titsworth to remark, “It pits one owner against the other.” Duplex owner Jeff Dills said when he
purchased the property, he thought he could build a pool on each side, but with one pool, commissioners “are limiting my rental income or I can put in a huge pool. “If noise is the issue, enforce it. If I’m going to make noise, I can make it in two pools or one pool.” His wife, Laurie added, “The people you hurt are people like myself with small duplexes. Consider grandfathering those of us who purchased when it was fine.” However, Petruff said the code has had the same language for 45 years, and added, “I don’t know who gave you that expectation.” Laurie Dills said it is because two pools were being built at other duplexes in the neighborhood. Kim Rash said the problem is “discourteous people in neighborhoods. The daytime noise is a destructive as the nighttime noise. I’m not against two pools; I’m against noise.” Jay Calhoun said there are too many rules and added, “I didn’t move here to be Sun City. That’s not the community I want.”
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Kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County get water bottles in preparation for the beach cleanup on Thursday, July 9, at Coquina Beach Bayside. They found 31 pounds of trash and 16 pounds of recyclable materials in 90 minutes. The event was sponsored by Keep Manatee Beautiful, Nature's Academy, which adopted Coquina Bayside and does regular cleanups there during the school year. The event included students from Orange Ridge-Bullock Elementary School; the Lily School, Sarasota's before and after school program; Easter Seals disabled services; Boys and Girls Club of Manatee County; and volunteers from state Sen. Bill Galvano's office.
PARKING: Board applies brakes FROM PAGE 5
“This is for the residents, unless we want them all to flee,” Peelen stressed. “Other towns control parking in residential areas to preserve residents’ rights. “It’s not a Draconian step; it’s very minor. It’s a few streets; it’s not the end of the world. We can take one step to relieve the residents who are there.” Commissioner Carol Soustek pointed out, “The residents of these affected areas came to us and asked for it. Put yourself in their place where every day there’s different cars parked. We’ve talked enough; get it going.” Commissioners Pat Morton and Marvin Grossman said they should try it in the Phase I areas.
Resolution or ordinance
Peelen asked if it should be implemented by ordinance, and City Attorney Patricia Petruff said they could give direction to the chief and mayor, but there must be some written regulations on who can apply for a permit, the cost, the times of day and days of the week it is in effect and the like. Police Chief Bill Tokajer said the parking ordinance must be amended to allow police to issue tickets every two hours if a car is parked in the same spot. Johnson said they also must establish criteria for streets that want to opt in or out.
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“There is a lot of intensity in those areas,” Johnson said, “but the bulk of that occurs on weekends and holiday weekends. Do you want zero intensity? We need some guidance.” Christenson said the consensus is for Option I in Phase I areas, and residents should get a permit for each vehicle, but Petruff disagreed and said, “There should be a reasonable limit per household.” Commissioners agreed that staff would work on the details, and Petruff would have a draft ordinance for discussion at the first city commission meeting in September.
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Sergeant shaves head for cancer victim’s family Sgt. Paul Davis said he could not imagine the three-year-old alone in a Boston hospital while they treat her cancer. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Wearing a Team Gia T-shirt, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Paul Davis sat in a chair last Friday at Anna Maria City Hall as Jessica Pelot, a family friend from Sunshine Kiwanis Club, carefully sheared off his hair and later finished the job with a razor in a symbolic effort to show support for a cancer victim. The 3-year-old patient, Gianna Lesselroth, suffers from lymphoblastic leukemia and needs to go to a clinic in Boston for a year of treatment. Her health insurance does not cover family expenses, such as travel and room and board for her parents, and Davis said he could not imagine Gia facing a fight for her life in a strange setting without her family. Since Gianna faces some time without hair due to her cancer, Davis thought going without hair would show his support. In fact, quite a few deputies from the Sheriff’s Office were to get their hair sheared and shaved. Davis’ raffle raised more than $4,000 for Gia’s cause and he thanked those who participated before the haircut. He also thanked Ginny and Jane E’s owners Paul and Tammy Foster for donating $500 and
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Above, Jessica Pelot makes the first swath in the eventual removal of Sgt. Paul Davis’ hair. At right, Pelot and Davis hug after she finishes. collecting $382 from customers to the cause. Pelot got the chance to shear the Sergeant when she bid $50 after the winner of the drawing, George Beiber, decided he did not want to be a barber. Beiber was there manning a desk to collect swabs from people to see if they could donate blood for leukemia patients. For more about that cause, log onto www.bethematch.org.
Reunion on AMI Radio Log onto Facebook and go to Escuelashermanas.org to learn about this charitable effort between students from Manatee County and Guatemala. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Piper and Maite Bogan, daughters of once-local journalist, Diana Bogan, who moved to Tennessee, and singer KoKo Ray Hanson, had a special guest on Piper’s program on Saturday, July 18, on AMI Radio. Manatee County resident and longtime local newspaper editor Eddie Robinette appeared on the show to talk about the educational interchange he founded in which students from three different Manatee County schools – Wakeland Elementary School, Johnson Middle School and Southeast High School – visited students from three schools in Coban, Guatemala.
Both girls traveled to Guatemala when Robinette took a group there, and on Saturday, Piper featured him on her show on AMI Radio, 1700 am, and online at http://annamariaislandradio. com/. They talked about the conditions in that country and Piper presented him with a check for $96 to help his cause. Robinette has made several trips back to Guatemala to visit the same area with students, teachers and members of the Manatee-Riverside Rotary Club, which is helping sponsor these trips. Now he has committed to building a school there, which he estimates would cost $60,000. He talked on the show about what he has learned since starting his project. “When I first got there, I was a typical American who saw something wrong and I wanted to fix it,” he said. “I had to learn it is a third world country and you have to learn patience.” Robinette said you can’t just give them money or build it for them; they have
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Above, from left to right: Piper Bogan, Eddie Robinette, AMI Radio owner Robert Herman and Maite Bogan on the air. After the interview, Maite Bogan, Robinette and Piper Bogan pose. to build it themselves. Piper and Maite both talked about their visit there and the difference between school in America and in Guatemala. To learn more about this charity, log onto Facebook and go to Escuelashermanas.org.
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Kids get close to reptiles John and Karina Paner brought snakes, lizards, a turtle and an alligator for the kids to pet. BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Last week was Shark Week on the Discovery Channel but the prospect of petting an alligator or snake drew more than 30 kids and parents to the Island Branch Library during the library’s educational programs for kids on summer vacation. John and Karina Paner, from Croc Encounters Reptile Park and Wildlife Center in Tampa, brought some reptiles for the kids to touch. John Paner explained the reptiles, how they act and what they do. Reptiles are cold-blooded animals that come in four types: lizards of all sizes; snakes; turtles, both land and sea; and alligators and crocodiles. Reptiles have scaly skins, and they are born from eggs. After the quick course on reptiles, the Paners introduced some examples to the crowd, giving each attendee an opportunity to pet them, although they were warned not to get too close to eyes and mouths. They began with a ball snake, also known as a royal python because royalty in ancient Egypt liked to hold them. One interesting fact about snakes is they have no ears or eyelids. They brought out two more snakes, a carpet python from Aus-
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Above: this small alligator was a hit with the kids, as long as his mouth was taped shut. The bearded dragon at upper right was much larger than the lizards found in most Florida homes. The turtle at right, below, is much smaller than the sea turtles that nest on the beach. tralia and a red tail boa from Central and South America. Each successive snake was bigger with six kids and Karina Paner holding the boa. Next came a couple of lizards, and neither of them resembled that insurance pitching gecko on TV. First was a bearded dragon from Australia, which was a light cream color that hugged Karina Paner’s arm as the kids looked at it. A larger red tegu, from Argentina, rounded out the lizards.
They had a land-based turtle that was large and proved to be fast when it saw an escape from all the love the kids bestowed on it in the form of petting its shell. Then came the showstopper, an American alligator that was about three feet long and had its mouth taped shut. The show was informative for everyone, and the Paners had some advice for the kids after petting all those reptiles: “Wash your hands before lunch.”
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It took six kids and Karina Paner, from Croc Encounters, to hold up the red tailed boa, which was the star of the show.
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Community Center’s childcare director begins work Niccole Likens has already made improvements to the summer camp program. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Niccole Likins’ enthusiasm is contagious as she talks about her passion for teaching kids and her new role as childcare director at the Island Community Center. “I want to make this place known for sensory learning and inclusion and diversity, as a safe place for families and for children to grow and learn through play and hands on activities,” she said. Likens, who grew up in Sarasota, said she first came to the Island as a child because her father owned a condo in Bradenton Beach. She graduated from Booker High School specializing in visual performance arts and, specifically, vocal performance. “I got accepted at Berkley School of Music, but then I was offered a contract to play Belle in “Beauty and the Beast” at Disney World in Orlando. Vocal performance is my love. “When I’m on stage singing, it’s the most wonderful feeling in the world to give magic and hope to kids. I’m a kid at heart, and I believe in hopes and dreams and wishing on stars. That’s when I decided I wanted to work with kids.” Likens played Belle for four years and at the same time, began taking classes at State College of Florida. She earned her preschool credentials and an associate’s degree in early childhood education, specializing in sensory learning. She is now one semester away from a bachelor’s degree.
Sensory learning
“I’m trying to bring back sensory learning,” she explained. “Hands on experiences that have personal connections stay in our memory and make a much stronger cognitive base. “Teachers don’t do that any more – it’s all about assessments. They forget that learning is fun and getting messy is a part of learning. “I want children to get messy because that will be an experience. It brings communication on a deeper level because the five senses are involved.” Likens taught birth through eighth grade in Sarasota schools for six years. When her last school closed, Likins said some of her students began attending former Community Center Executive Director Cindy Thompson’s preschool in Bradenton. “Parents recommended me to her, and she brought me out here to the Center,” Likins said. Likens was offered the position of childcare director, and began work a month ago. One of the first changes she made was to merge to summer camp’s sports and
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Island Community Center Childcare Director Niccole Likins with Conner, 7, the son of her fiancée, Tony Figueroa.
Imagination is the only thing that can stop us as long as the community continues to support us,” Niccole Likins Community Center Childcare Director discovery programs. Previously kids were given the option of taking one or the other, but now they can do both. “They don’t have to choose,” she pointed out. “They get to do it all in one day. We have to make learning as diverse as the children we’re teaching.” Another change she made was to separate the age groups into K through second grade and third through fifth grade in order “to get better developmental levels.” She said getting the summer camp started was the first step and now she is brainstorming for the future. “Imagination is the only thing that can stop us as long as the community continues to support us,” she said. “I want to be the advocate for kids and parents, the voice for them.”
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TOWER: Repairs scheduled FROM PAGE 4
“They signed a lease with me, but when they install is out of my pervue or knowledge. We just provide the facility for them and then their deployment is something they handle internally. They pay rent whether they are using it or not.� Buggeln said, without explaining why the city has yet to receive the revenue sharing promised in the lease. Earlier this year, Buggeln and Kevin Barile, now deceased, sought the commission’s permission to transfer their lease with the city to the much larger American Tower Corporation, but the commission agreed unanimously that no lease transfer would be approved until a second carrier is providing service on the tower. “American Tower is no longer interested in proceeding, and it’s not out of the question that it might be tough to transfer it to somebody else,� Buggeln acknowledged. As for how AT&T’s actions will impact the Anna Maria tower, he said, “We’re getting Verizon installed there, but I think any discussions about that are very premature because essentially the site isn’t complete yet.� When asked about other carriers expressing interest in the Bradenton Beach tower, Buggeln said, “We’ve had some preliminary inquiries about Sprint going on the site.�
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During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, please follow these tips: • Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles and may cause them to go back to sea and drop their eggs in the water, where they won’t hatch. Light can also attract hatchlings away from the water. • Don’t use flashlights or camera flashes on the beach at night. • Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings. • Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water. • Don’t use sky lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf. • Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights. • Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
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During bird nesting season, March through August, please follow these tips: • Never touch a shorebird chick, even if it’s wandering outside a staked nesting area. • Teach kids not to chase birds – bird parents may abandon nests if they’re disturbed. • Don’t feed birds – it encourages them to fly at people aggressively and is not good for their health. • If birds are screeching and flying at you, you’re too close. • Avoid posted bird nesting areas and use designated walkways to the beach. • Keep pets away from bird nesting areas. • Keep the beach clean; food scraps attract predators such as raccoons and crows to the beach, and litter can entangle birds and other wildlife. • If you see people disturbing nesting birds, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
Tuesday Turtle Talks continue Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring offers free Tuesday Turtle Talks each Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. in Bradenton Beach. No reservations are required for the program, which highlights 35 years of turtle and shorebird nesting history on Anna Maria Island. Free souvenirs include temporary turtle tattoos and the Flippers and Feathers Activity book. Shirts and hats will be available for purchase. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. so you can visit with the crew that monitors AMI shorelines every morning.
Nesting News Sea turtles Nests laid: 316 False crawls: 410 Nests hatched: 33 Hatchlings to Gulf: 2,000 Nest disorientations: 6 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring
Turtle release Kids got front row seats to a sea turtle release at Bayfront Park, left. Below, three turtles vied to be the first to reach the water after being released from the bucket where they stayed after being disoriented by lights over the weekend.
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Where’s Amie? Amie is headed for the Everglades (watch out for those pythons!) after passing Key West twice. The loggerhead sea turtle was satellite tagged on June 23 after nesting on Coquina Beach and is named for Anna Maria Island and Anna Maria Elementary School.
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congestion or when Publix is crowded. “This is such a big step for me. It was hard for me to put the sign out. It’s devastating, but I’ll always have the Island in my heart and represent the Island residents.” She said the house is 5,000 square feet under roof and 3,300 square feet under air on a large irregular lot. The asking price is $1.499 million. It is listed with Wagner Realty. Whitmore, who has served as a city commissioner as well as mayor, is currently a Manatee County commissioner. She said because she was elected at large, it wouldn’t affect her position. Whitmore was elected by a countywide vote of nearly 60 percent. When asked how she feels about the city commission’s recent decisions to implement a resident permit parking plan in two areas and limit duplexes to one pool per lot, she said, “I agree with Mayor Johnson that we’re being reactive regarding parking and just kicking the can down the road.
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The for sale sign was placed in front of Carol Whitmore's house last week. “I also agree with Anna Maria’s philosophy to enforce the rules. People have a right to come to the beach, but they have to be respectful.” Regarding pools she said, “What they’re doing is making it harder for residents to buy a duplex. Ev-
erybody is regulating so much it’s hard for our residents to be able to enjoy the Island and live here.” Whitmore said she and Renard have not yet decided where they would relocate.
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He said if the city continues on the same path, the operating revenue would be down to $300,000 at the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, 2016, and $1 million in the hole in two years. “We do not have enough revenue coming into the general fund to pay for the expenses,” he continued. “We didn’t know why. It took some time, but we found it. “This is what we saw – since 200910, the budgeted revenue has lagged the budget expenses by about $1 million. That’s pretty shocking. The operating reserve was being depleted slowly.”
Closing the gap
Johnson said if they make up the
revenue gap this year, they would preserve their operating fund level. He said options include cutting the cost of operations or increasing revenue. “Fixing this problem this year is one way in the time we have to get us in a stable position in the coming years, and hopefully provide us time to find other ways to bring in other streams of revenue” he explained. He said the city has to declare its maximum ad valorem rate in two weeks, and the maximum it could declare is 2.3191. The current ad valorem rate is 1.75. He said commissioners should set the rate high until he and the staff have time to work on the budget to see what the actual rate should be. He recommended 2.3191 because they can reduce it, but not increase it.
A millage rate of 2.3191 would increase revenue by $886,631; a millage rate of 2.25 would increase revenue by 778,976 and a millage rate of 2.0 would increase revenue by $389,488. In addition, Johnson learned that the building department costs nearly twice as much as the revenue it generates, and the plan includes increasing building department fees. “This is not the road I expected us to be on,” he said. “This is a significant issue for the city. It has to be done; there is no alternative. The good news is we found it in time.” Commissioners approved the 2.3191 ad valorem rate, and Johnson said he would come back in August with a budget, a more realistic ad valorem rate and a new building department fee schedule.
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thump at the end of the line was the indication that something had taken an interest in Captain Rick Grassett’s DOA Shrimp. Setting the hook with a quick jab of the rod, we watched as a fat 20-inch trout came to the surface in an attempt to shake the lure. The trout made a couple of short runs, returning to the surface on two more occasions to try and dislodge the hook. A couple of minutes later, we landed the trout, took a couple of quick pictures and released it back to the bay. Grassett’s brother Kirk and I were also getting bites. Rick was using a DOA Deadly Combo, his brother was throwing a fly and I was throwing a DOA Cal jig. Action was consistent over the deep grass in the middle of north Sarasota Bay. We were alternately connecting with ladyfish, trout and bluefish. Considering it was late morning in July, the action was surprisingly good. Generally by that time of the day, the heat has
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Weather or not Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS slowed the action and a hot bite is hard to find. Of course, our luck could have had something to do with the weather. Grassett had deployed a drift anchor to slow the boat over the deep grass flats in mid-Sarasota Bay. The wind was blowing a constant 15 miles an hour with gusts to 20. As if that wasn’t challenging enough, rain squalls had been blowing in from the Gulf and thoroughly soaking us. This wasn’t a day we would have chosen to fish, but Kirk was visiting from Delaware and was in town for only three days. The intention was to fish for tarpon, but that was out of the question after three plus days of
hard west wind. Instead, we decided to fish the bay rather than sit at home. Weather is a constant concern for anglers during the summer. On rare days there is no threat of thunderstorms, but most days fishermen need to keep an eye on the sky. While rain really poses no danger to an outing, lighting is a hazard worth paying close attention to. We had started early, and the conditions looked reasonably good but deteriorated quickly as the sun heated the atmosphere, kicking off squalls and thunderstorms. Since the action was steady, we donned our rain gear and fished through the rain squalls until lightning made a lunch break at the Mar Vista a more inviting alternative. A reprieve from the thunderstorm, and delicious grouper sandwiches made for a good move, and when we finished, the weather had improved to
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the point that the sun was trying to break through the clouds. Returning to the area we had been fishing, we found that the improved weather conditions were not as agreeable with the fish. After several fruitless drifts, we decided to explore a shallow flat nearby while the sun afforded some visibility. We poled a shoreline for about 10 minutes and suddenly started to see redfish and snook. While the fish provided some great casting practice, they were hard to see in time for a stealthy presentation and spooked off of or avoided our flies and lures. On our way back to the ramp on City Island, we made a couple of quick stops, but the action was sparse, and a new line of squalls were stating to threaten. Instead of risking another soaking and lightening, we decided to call it a day. While the conditions were challenging and the best action occurred during the worst of the rain squalls, fishing turned out to be a better alternative than sitting home watching the radar. The day was a reminder that fishing can be very productive during inclement weather. It’s always worth a try if you don’t mind getting wet. It can actually be a nice reprieve from the scorching summer sun, as long as there’s no threat of dangerous lightening. I think the take home message at the end of the day was why not give it a try, weather or not.
Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had some action fly fishing for tarpon early last week before the wind switched to a westerly pattern and roughed up the coastal Gulf waters. We also spent a few days fishing deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay where we had action with trout and bluefish on Clouser flies, fly poppers, CAL jigs with shad tails, DOA Shrimp, DOA Deadly Combos and top water plugs. Jerry Poslusny and Jay Peck, both from RochesCAPTAIN RICK GRASSETT | submitted ter, N.Y., fished with me Fly fishing guide Jay Peck, from Rochester, N.Y., fights a tarpon on fly tackle in the coastal Gulf in on Monday and Tuesday. Sarasota while fishing with with Capt. Rick Grassett. We fly fished for tarpon in the coastal Gulf on Monbefore it chewed through action with trout to 18 My brother, Kirk Grasday and after a long wait, the 80-pound bite tippet. inches, bluefish, ladyfish sett, from Middletown, we got numerous shots West wind cranked up and a nice Jack on CAL Del., visited for a few and Jay hooked up on on Tuesday making the jigs with shad tails and days later in the week. my Grassett Flats Bunny coastal Gulf too rough to Ultra Hair Clouser flies The plan was to tarpon fly. He fought the fish for tarpon fish, so we shifted fished on sink tip fly lines fish, but with a west wind numerous jumps and had gears and fished Sarasota on deep grass flats of the fish close to the boat see captains, page 24 Bay. They had steady north Sarasota Bay.
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captains: Action on the flats FROM PAGE 23
pattern we were unable to fish the coastal Gulf so we fished deep grass flats of north Sarasota Bay a couple of days. Longtime friend Rusty Chinnis, from Longboat Key, fished with us on Thursday, and we had steady action with trout and a mix of bluefish and ladyfish on Clouser flies, DOA Shrimp and DOA Deadly Combos. We had calmer conditions on Saturday, so we changed it up and had good action on top water plugs and fly poppers. Tarpon action in the coastal Gulf should continue when the west wind pattern ends and we switch back to a normal weather pattern of east in the morning and an afternoon sea breeze. You may find trout, Spanish mackerel or blues on deep grass flats, particularly close to passes. Also look for reds, snook and big trout mixed with mullet schools on shallow flats and edges of bars. Catch and release snook fishing around docks and bridges close to passes.
Please boat safely! • Wear your life jacket. • Attach a Personal Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (PEPIRB) to your life jacket. • Take a boating safety course. • Get a vessel safety inspection. • Install a GPS system. • Install a VHS radio – cell phones only work so far offshore. • Keep flares on board. • In a crisis, stay with the boat. • Have enough rope to anchor in rough seas - seven feet for every foot of depth. • Tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back. • Obey speed limits in manatee zones. • Stay in designated channels to avoid causing propeller scars in seagrass beds. • Don’t drink and boat.
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Fly anglers had good action with trout, blues and jack crevalle on deep grass flats of Sarasota Bay during the past week. Top, Jay Peck, from Rochester, N.Y., scored his first jack and, middle and below, Kirk Grassett caught and released trout and blues on flies while fishing with Capt. Rick Grassett.
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What's that smell?
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t’s the reason you turn your head. It’s the distant stare in a stranger’s eyes. It’s your own self lost in a distant time and place. The minute your nose picks up that light scent of something you know. In my life there have been so many memorable scents that are associated with the people and places that I love. Here on the Island there is one that you either love or hate. It’s that smell when you are driving over the Causeway and the tide is low. To many it is a muddy disgusting fishy smell. To me it is home. It is the first sign that I am home after a long trip or
even just a long day in town. It’s like having a welcome to Anna Maria Island sign without typing a single word. When it comes to food, there is a long list of smells that will drive you wild. The smell of bacon and coffee in the morning, or it is the smell of fresh baked cookies for dessert? Those senses that we have that trigger memories for us of grandma in the kitchen or dad at the grill. Maybe that’s reversed for some of you; I don’t know your memories, or your grandma. It is even as deep as to say everything that we celebrate has its own notable food smell. The Christmas ham, the Thanksgiving turkey, the Fourth of July grill, all send signals to the brain that today
Treat yourself to a golden brown roasted chicken, one of the simplest of all home cooked meals.
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feels like a holiday. This can be a normal everyday occurrence for all of you. Many people say that the simple things are what life is all about. Nothing is simpler than the classic roasted chicken. There is no feeling of comfort like the one you feel when you open your front door and the aroma of a roasted chicken hugs you with its warm love. I urge you all to get out of the stores that sell you a pre roasted chicken. If there is one thing that humanity suffers from it is the lack of home cooked meals. This, the most simple of all the home cooked meals, is by far one of the most delicious. Crispy skin and moist tender meat adorns your table with sides of mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and gravy. Oh the gravy! I promise you, your home will never smell more like a home than when you sit down to eat and let your sense of smell take you back to all of your great memories. Enjoy the memories!
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Golden Roasted Chicken
• 1 (5 to 6 lb.) roasting chicken • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs • 1 lemon, halved • 1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise • 2 Tbs. (1/4 stick) butter, melted • 1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced • 4 carrots cut into 2-inch chunks • 1 bulb of fennel, tops removed, and cut into wedges • Olive oil Preheat the oven to 425º F. Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pin feathers and pat the outside dry. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, both halves of lemon and all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place the onions, carrots, and fennel in a roasting pan. Toss with salt, pepper, 20 sprigs of thyme, and olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan and place the chicken on top. Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and cover with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes. Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve it with the vegetables.
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Holmes Beach is cracking down on businesses that are violating the code regarding trash disposal.
City cracking down on code violators Holmes Beach has been cracking down on businesses violating the code by leaving garbage and trash behind their stores. Code Enforcement Officer David Forbes issued notices of violation and then met with property managers to clean up the areas. Police Chief Bill Tokajer said code enforcement would be monitoring the businesses to continue to address these health and safety issues.
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hen did a million dollar price tag on a home become an everyday occurrence? I’m not exactly sure, but I can tell you that based on current asking prices, that day is here. Let’s start with what has gone on since the beginning of the year on Anna Maria Island and in neighboring Cortez. From January through June, Cortez had one sale over one million and two over $900,000 – all single family homes. Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach had eight over one million dollar sales, from a low of $1,100,000 to a high of $1,695,000, and one sale just under a million. There were three condos and six single-family homes in this group. All except one were in Holmes Beach. The city of Anna Maria had nine over one million dollar sales, ranging from a low of $1,000,000 to a high of $2,650,000. In addition, there were three sales just under one million.
Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger These are great numbers proving our beautiful waterfront and Island properties are coming back and attracting luxury buyers again. But hold on if you think sales from the beginning of the year are impressive; just wait till you see the asking prices of homes currently on the market. Cortez is currently listing four over one million dollar properties ranging from $1,270,000 to $1,690,000. There is also one listed just under one million. Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach combined have 62 properties listed over one million dollars ranging from $3,495,000 to $1,049,000. There are three over
$3,000,000, eight over $2,000,000 and the balance over one million. There are also five properties listed just under a million. Anna Maria city is actually more impressive than Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach. Although its total number of high end listings is lower, the asking prices are higher, and of course, the area is smaller. In Anna Maria there are currently 42 properties listed over one million ranging from $6,595,000 to $1,050,000. One is over $6,000,000, three are over $4,000,000, two are over $3,000,000 and four are over $2,000,000. The balance of the properties are all over one million with two additional properties listed just under one million. Some of these properties are already in a pending status, and all of this information is compiled from realtor.com at the time of this writing. Realtor.com generally reflects properties listed on the multiple listing services. This means there may be other properties listed privately that do not show
up on realtor.com. Based on what my trusty calculator tells me, the combined number of listings over one million as of this writing in the three cities of Anna Maria Island and Cortez is 108. When you compare this to only 18 over one million dollar property closings since the beginning of the year, also in the three Anna Maria cities and Cortez, it’s got to make you wonder what the second half of the year’s sales numbers will be. We may not be Palm Beach or southern California, but if you’re like me, you’ve got to be thinking what the heck is going on and where will it end. Obviously the word got out that quaint Anna Maria is the place to be. Good for you if your property is now worth over a million, but too bad for all the people who are being priced out of our paradise. A million here, a million there – pretty soon you’re talking real money.
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Top real estate producers for June, 2015 A PARADISE REALTY - HOLMES BEACH Helen & Al Pollock - Listing Kathy Woodruff- Selling
A PARADISE REALTY - BRADENTON BEACH Helen & Al Pollock - Listing Larry Albert - Selling
DUNCAN REAL ESTATE Darcie Duncan - Listing April Green - Selling
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Brianna Shaughnessy - Listing Stephanie Bell, Selling
ISLAND REAL ESTATE - ANNA MARIA Adele Holland - Listing & selling
ISLAND REAL ESTATE - HOLMES BEACH Alan Galletto - Listing & selling
ISLAND VACATION PROPERTIES Mel & Barb Neely - Listing
MICHAEL SAUNDERS Debbie Vogler - Listing Kathy Valente - Selling
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PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Terry Hayes - Listing & selling
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Hangin' on Duval This crew from Anna Maria Island recently traveled to Party Central - also known as Key West where they undertook a rigorous regimen of elbow-bending and other sporting activities. From left: Jules, Omar, George Wilson, Bree, Brian Seymour, Chanell, Brett and Collen Huggins.
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Stormwater utility change approved The Anna Maria City Commission gave final approve to a new stormwater utility fee schedule resolution on Thursday. June 25. The new schedule calls for a fee of $1 for each 100 square feet of property, as determined by the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office. “This rate replaces the somewhat convoluted rate we have now,” said Lynn Burnett, engineer for the Island’s stormwater drainage improvements project and Anna Maria’s Capital Improvements Program Manager.
The commission approved the resolution, plus another that spells out an appeals process for homeowners who disagree with their assessment. They also approved on final reading an ordinance that sets the number of planning and zoning board members at no less than five and no more than seven. That gives the city the opportunity to form a quorum no matter how many members there are. A quorum, according to the ordinance, is a majority of members.
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Some people expressed their grief and affection for Prince on notes placed outside of Home Tru Value Hardware in Holmes Beach.
PRINCE: Farewell to Island mascot FROM PAGE 3
There is a sign in the window of The Feast restaurant saying, “The FeastRestaurant and True Value Hardqware celebrate the life of Prince, ?- 2015.” People left messages to Prince on the sign. One read, “The plaza will never be the same, John, the Feast, Prince was a legend to the business owners and customers in that block, and he leaves a legacy. “We started an account at Hancock Bank for him when he was sick,” LeCroy said. “We will be using that money for other animals who get injured or shots for animals whose owners can’t
afford it. Prince was his own Tomcat who lived the life he wanted, nuzzling tourists who bent down to pet him and eating breakfast at Minnie’s before finding a shady spot for a nap. When the weather got bad, doors opened for him to sleep dry and warm. He didn’t have a home, yet he had many homes, and while he did not have one owner, he won the hearts of business owners in the shopping malls who got together to make sure he lived life to the fullest. “Prince would have wanted it that way,” said LeCroy.
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The Hayward Cup winner: Slim’s Place Team optimisticool BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
After eight weeks of regular season play and two weeks of playoffs, Slim's Place Team optimisticool and Sato Real Estate Team powwowder battled to be named the winner of the Hayward Cup at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. Exemplifying this season’s parity among the eight co-ed adult recreational soccer teams, the #8 seed Slim's Place beat the #1 seed Team 11mangang in the first game of the playoffs to finally meet the #2 seed Sato Real Estate. Team optimisticool played the entire championship game one player down, just as it had during the entire playoff series. As a co-ed league at the Center, each time must have one female player on the field or leave that position empty. Captain PJ Smargisso lost both of his female recruits prior to the first playoff game. This disadvantage did not appear to be a hindrance for Team optimisticool. With arguably the two best goalies in the league at the net, both teams came out ready to win. Thanks to a strong defense by Sato Real Estate, Jason Sato had a relatively quiet game until the last minutes of the match, with four saves in regulation play. In stark contrast, goalie Will Case had 14 saves during field play.
Scoring started early for both teams. Just past three minutes of play, Teddy Louloudes fired one for Team powwowder. Two minutes later, Eric Pullen scored his first goal, Smargisso awarded the assist to tie the game 1-1. Nearly 15 minutes of scoreless play was once again met with back-to-back goals by Louloudes, who shot with Smargisso sprinting cross field unsuccessfully attempting to cut him off before the shot, raising the score 2-1 with Sato Real Estate Team powwowder in the lead. At the end of the 24th minute, a handball was called in the box on Team powwowder. Pullen took the penalty shot against goalkeeper Jason Sato. Sato could not make the save, ending the first half of regulation play in a tied ball game 2-2. With the championship for grabs, the last 25 minutes of the game saw amazing saves by Case, saving bullet shots by Louloudes. Team optimisticool could not capitalized on two free kicks that would have given it the lead. The game winning shot by Sato Real Estate was blocked by its own player in the final seconds of the game taking the battle to a shoot out. Team powwowder lead off the shoot out with Chris Klotz. Case made an outstanding diving save to block Klotz’s shot. Sean Sanders started for Team
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Slim's Place Team optimisticool celebrates winning the AMICC Hayward Cup for adult co-ed soccer. optimisticool by forcing goalie Jason Sato the wrong direction resulting in a point on the board. James Lynch successfully took the second shot for Sato Real Estate. With the pressure on, Slim’s Place’s Josh Petitt kicked second and scored for his team with a shot through the legs of the goalkeeper. The next two heavy hitting shooters for each team, Louloudes and Pullen, both missed their shots. Louloudes’ shot hit the crossbar, and Jason Sato made a nice save against Pullen. The seventh shot of the shoot out was taken by Taylor Manning. The shot by team powwowder’s Manning also hit the crossbar. In the game winning position, Slim’s Place sent Damir Glavin to the line. The pressure of the championsee sports, page 32
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Artists needed for Center mural project The mural group’s next meeting is Thursday, July 23, at 12:30 p.m. in the Soiree Room at the Center. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The Island Community Center and a group of local artists are seeking others interested in participating in a mural project with the Center’s youths. The mural is planned for the wall by the Center’s playground and will include painting and mosaic tiles. “We want to do something permanent and have the kids work with professional artists,� Joan Voyles explained at their initial meeting last week. “We want to engage and collaborate with the art community and involve the kids,� Center Executive Director Kristin Lessig added. John Allinson volunteered to coordinate the project and plans to draft some sketches for the group to consider at their next meeting. In addition, several artists are working with Center officials to establish an art program. There’s no art in this building,� Janet Kingan said. “There is a need for an art program that is different
Dragon Boat team wins at festival The AMICC Dragon Boat Team had a fabulous performance at the Gulf Coast Mini Dragon Boat Festival hosted by High Five Dragon Boat at Tarpon Point Grille in Bradenton on July 11. After two heats of 320-meter races, the team was placed in the Women's Premier Division and came in one full boat length ahead of competitors winning its final race. Participants were Melinda Bradway, Lauri Fern, Diane Goolsby, Theresa Kern, Caitlin Mason, Gail McCall, Courtney Nunemaker, Pat Olesen, Kristine Phillips, Wanda Raible, Debi Visel, and Molli Yood. The team practices will resume in September. For
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more information call Melinda Bradway at 941-462-2626 or Jennifer Griffith at 941-7781908.
Flag football tourney in August The Island Community Center will host a flag football tournament on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15 and 16. The deadline to register is Aug. 8. The cost is $175 per team with seven players on a team. Age divisions are 8-10, 11-13, 14-17 years old. There will be participation T-shirts given and trophies for tournament champions in each division. Contact Matt Ray at matt@ islandcommuntiycenter.org or 941-778-1908, ext. 9205, for more information.
ship did not get to Glavin, who solidly put the game-winning ball into the goal for Slim’s Place Team optimisticool. After winning the Hayward Cup, named after Paul “Ace� Hayward, Smargisso said he carried the magic of Kris Yavalar, Captain of Team 11mangang into the championship game by wearing his boots. Whether it was wearing the cleats of the captain of the #1 seeded team or the legacy behind Hayward Cup, watching the last seeded team win the most important game of the season captured the spirit of AMICC adult soccer. Until the fall, when it all starts again.
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The Island Community Center will host a 4 on 4 beach volleyball tournament on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 and 9, at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach. The deadline to register is Aug. 1. The cost is $100 per team with a maximum of five players per team. Age divisions are adult and youth ages 11 through 17. There will be participation T-shirts given and trophies for tournament champions in each division. Contact Matt Ray at matt@ islandcommuntiycenter.org or 941-778-1908, ext. 9205, for more information.
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from what the Artists’ Guild and Art League offer. “We want to offer project-based programs. We need a space for people to make things; where creativity can happen.� The mural group’s next meeting is Thursday, July 23, at 12:30 p.m. in the Soiree Room at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. The group also is seeking community sponsors for the mural project. To become a sponsor, call Lessig at 778-1908.
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Looking back on the Gold Rush The Anna Maria Iasland Community Center Drama Camp kids performed “Gold Dust or Bust� twice last week at the Island Players Theatre with singing and dancing about the historical event.
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Above, a boatload of people lands in California to stake claims on gold mines during the Gold Rush. Below, the kids had authentic looking costumes.
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Above, Bella Love and Kieran Cloutier, perform their lines. At right, Jacqueline Galvano sings.
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The play was full of musical performances like this and the background gave a feeling of being in the mountains.
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TOWN CRIER Learn about animal heroes The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, is hosting “Animal Heroes” as part of its summer learning program on Thursday, July 23, at 10 a.m. From gopher tortoises to tiny fish that cling onto sharks and help clean them, there are a variety of super cool heroes in the animal world. These commensal creatures help one another to survive acting as wild world super friends. Take the commensal challenge to see if you can help one another to survive during this family-friendly program, which is suitable for all ages. No reservations are required.
Connect with neighbors Anna Maria Community Connections will be holding a soiree at the Anna Maria Island Community Center on Friday evening, July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. The group is for people who live on the Island or are hoping to move here. The group was formed to bring together residents whose neighborhoods are being overtaken by vacation rentals. Founder Sissy Quinn reminds attendees to bring their drinks and munchies to share. For more information, call her at 778-5120 or e-mail sqonami@ tampabay.rr.com.
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7/9, 4:14 p.m., found property, 100 block of Pine Avenue. While investigating a broken window, a deputy was given a bag of cannabis by a person who found it. 7/11, 11:02 a.m., lost property, 10005 Gulf Drive, city hall. The deputy used an authorized credit card to pay for gas for an all-terrain vehicle and left it on top of the gas dispenser. When he returned for it, the card was gone.
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7/12, 12:10 a.m., warrant arrest, Coquina Park, 2650 Gulf Drive South. The officer spotted a vehicle leaving the park after hours and followed it as it sped away. He stopped the vehicle and a computer check showed the driver was wanted for lewd and lascivious acts upon a minor. He was arrested. 7/12, 3:50 a.m., criminal mischief, 2300
stop, concession stand area of Coquina Beach, will be open both Saturday and Sunday next weekend, July 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. This will be the last call for the popular outdoor market until the first Sunday in November. This is your last chance to shop for fresh produce, plants, apparel, pottery, purses, collectibles, health and beauty items, local art, arts and crafts, jewelry and more. The vendors are located in the shade of the Australian pines and the sounds and smell of the surf are invigorating, according to organizer Nancy Ambrose. Ride the free trolley or pack the car and make a day of it at the beach. Manatee County does not allow dogs anywhere in Coquina Park. The market is stroller, walker and wheelchair accessible. Contact Nancy Ambrose at 941-518-4431 for more information.
Adopt a best friend One of Manatee County’s largest animal adoption events ever will be held in two weeks. The first Adopt-APalooza will be Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Hours on Saturday are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. The Adoption Shelter will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 1, for Animal Service staff to work the event and transport animals. The pet-friendly event is free and open to the public. There will be more than 100 adoptable puppies, dogs, cats and kittens to choose from. All pets will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Manatee County
block of Gulf Drive South. The bridge tender at the Longboat Pass Bridge asked the officer to check out his car after he told some anglers to get off the bridge. The officer found three of his tires were flat. 7/12, 9:40 p.m., trespassing, Island Time Bar and Grill. The manager said a customer left without paying and was standing in the parking lot across the street. The officer spoke to the suspect who said he thought he had paid. He paid the bill and was issued a trespass warning at the request of the manager. 7/13, 2:10 a.m., animal complaint, Coquina Park Bayside. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Agency called the officer to report a fisherman had a snook caught out of season. The suspect said he kept the snook because it was the largest he ever caught. The officer issued him a notice to appear. 7/14, 6:03, violation of protection order, 100 Bridge Street. The officer found a couple sleeping in a car. He checked for warrants and found that the female had a protection order against the male. He was arrested.
Animal Services Director Bill Hutchison hopes to find forever homes for 50 dogs and 25 cats. “If you are looking for a pet or want to learn more about pet care, this is the event you want to attend,” Hutchison said. “Even though the event is free, we’re asking people to help feed hungry pets by bringing donations of dog or cat food.” Adopt-A-Palooza will be an expostyle event with raffles, nail trims, dog washing and a fly ball tournament both days. Microchipping service will be available, along with a chance to sign up for low cost or free spay/neuter. Manatee County license tags will be for sale. Specialty retailers and fun pet vendors will offer pet-related products and services. Local trainers will be on hand with live demonstrations, helpful tips and information. Local animal professionals will share their expertise on petrelated topics including pet care and animal advocacy. For more information, on the event or sponsorship opportunities, call 941-746-3611. To see the latest available pets with Manatee County Animal Services, visit www.mymanatee.org/ pets and like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/manateecountyanimalservices.
Welcome new Cortez pastor The church of Christ in Cortez, 12111 45th Ave., invites everyone to hear and meet their new minister, Bruce Hudson, who has preached in many foreign countries and states including 30 years in Bangor, Maine. The church of Christ
7/19, 1:43 a.m., criminal mischief, disorderly intoxication, 1301 Gulf Drive, Tortuga Inn. The defendant was intoxicated and on his way to his room, he punched a gutter at the resort and threw a chair from a balcony, breaking it. He walked too close to an officer who was on duty at the resort and was arrested.
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7/7, 12:42 a.m., warrant arrest, 400 block of 71st Street. The officer was dispatched to the location to locate two females because authorities in Wauchula were getting a signal from a cell phone. One of the women was a juvenile runaway, and the other was wanted for kidnapping in connection with the juvenile. The officer found their car and asked a nearby resident if he knew them. He said they were asleep inside. The officer and a backup arrested the woman wanted for kidnapping and the juvenile’s father came to get her. 7/8, 4:48 p.m., burglary, 2800 block of Avenue E. A bicycle was stolen from the residence.
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in Cortez was established in 1912, and it features Bible study on Sunday at 10 a.m., worship and communion at 11 a.m. and Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m.
Free yoga at the beach Enjoy sunsets and the sound of waves as you relax and connect with nature at free beach yoga on the last Wednesdays of the month through October, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources sponsors this event. Bring your own mat. Registration is not required. For more information, call 941742-5923, ext. 6007, or e-mail Mallory. carteaux@mymanatee.org.
Paddle through the memorial On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through November, De Soto National Memorial offers free ranger led kayak tours. This event is for all skill levels. Trained rangers will ensure your first time will be safe and enjoyable. The Memorial will supply kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and other safety equipment. All children between the ages of 8-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Due to life jacket restrictions children less than 50 pounds are not allowed on tours. Kayak tours will be held at 9:30 a.m. The kayak tours and all equipment rentals are free. RSVP is mandatory for space is limited. Call 941-792-0458.
7/9, 12:04 a.m., trespassing, 5400 Gulf Drive. The officer was dispatched to the scene to investigate a group of teenagers hanging out at the carport there. When the officer arrived, he heard someone yell the police were there, and several youths ran from the scene. The officer ascended the stairs, smelled marijuana inside and saw several containers of alcoholic beverages. The officer found some paperwork for a rental agent and had dispatch contact him. The officer met two young girls who said they were invited in Bradenton and thought it was OK to be there. The officer had dispatch call their parents and leave messages. The officer found a boy who said his friend went through a window to gain access to the house. The officer contacted the real estate agent who said he had been there earlier and he would drive out again. When he arrived, they walked through the property and the agent said it appeared there was no damage. He said he did not know if the owner would want to pursue charges for trespassing.
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BEACH YOGA ON Saturdays & Sundays at 8:30am at the end of Pine Ave by the Sandbar Restaurant by donation. www. thriveyogafit.com
PUBLIC AUCTION THURSDAY, July 23 at 10am 2250 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston, FL 33326 Huge Sale! Former 100,000 sq. ft. college campus equipped with new & barely used quality office, university classroom and administrative furniture (pristine condition). Preview: 07/22 10-4pm 15%18%BP Live/Online www. moeckerauctions.com 800-840-BIDS AB-1098 AU-3219, Eric Rubin
C & T HOUSEKEEPING. For all your cleaning needs. Free Estimates. Reasonable rates. Senior discount. References available. Call 941-9622512
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PRESSURE WASHING AND WINDOWS residential, commercial & resorts. Roofs, buildings, houses, driveways etc. Call 941-251-5948
FREE AMPLIFIED PHONE to Florida Residents with hearing losses. Call 941366-0260 Community Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at AMICC. Help your community by giving of yourself. Various positions available. Call Sandee 941-778-1908 ext 0 THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Dusty at 941779-7688. 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). OUR DAILY BREAD of Bradenton is looking for volunteer servers 9amnoon. Ask for Penny 941745-2992 PROBLEMS WITH the IRS or State Taxes? Wall & Associates can settle for a fraction of what you owe! Results may vary. Not a solicitation for legal services. 877-330-3429 STRUGGLING WITH DRUGS or Alcohol? Addicted to Pills? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment. 855-995-3142 A-1 DONATE YOUR car for breast cancer! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs. Fast free pickup - 24 HR Response - Tax Deduction -855-398-4992
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CAR DETAIL - $55 HOT SUMMER SPECIAL, Wash, Hand Wax, Vacuum, Shampoo Carpet & more. At your Home or Business. Realtors, keep that car clean. Yes, Boat cleaning too. Call 941-932-7620 2012 PUMA “ROMEO” SCOOTER only 580 miles, 90mpg, 49cc, black, brown seat, seat cover, Scooter cover, Battery tender. Asking $625. Call 941-778-9818
BABY SITTER BABY SITTER. Honor student with own transportation. Experienced, References available. Call or text Amanda at 941-713-3219 RED CROSS CERTIFIED baby sitter. Honor student. Call or text Isabel 941-5457995
BOATS: PARTS & SERVICES & SALES BOATS ARE SELLING Very Well! More Buyers Than Sellers. We Need Boats! Cortez High & Dry MarinaTop Location. www. Islandboatsales.net We Also Buy Boats. 941-228-3489 BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT. Up to 60 feet. Two minutes to Intracoastal Waterway by Cortez, Parrot Cove Marina 941-795-0088
CARPET CLEANING QUALITY COUNTS. CARPET cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile & grout cleaning. Island's favorite cleaner. Manatee Chamber Member. Great price/free estimates. Call 941-756-1082
CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & RENTALS. "Have it done your way, we care about our work" Call 941-7564570
CLASSIC CLEAN- TIRED OF CLEANING? I can get the job done. Very reasonable rates! References, Free estimate. Call 321-4806769
COMMERCIAL SALES/ LEASES/RENTALS ANNA MARIA CITY Gulf Drive Frontage Commercial 2 Lots 104x120 Real Estate only $1,200,000. Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216
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PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE at Gift Shop on Anna Maria Island. Retirees welcome. Inquire at 727-244-5906 IMMEDIATE FULL TIME EXECUTIVE ASST. position available with the AMI Chamber of Commerce. Hrs are mainly M – F 9am5pm. Includes Health/ Dental benefits plan. Qualified applicants will have excellent knowledge of MS Word & MS Excel. Experience in Quickbooks, Publisher, Website updating, database entry and social media are a plus for this position. Interested candidates may call 941778-1541 or e-mail resume to info@amichamber.org. MARKETING ASSISTANT PART-TIME Busy office, strong communications skills, computer skills. Need to be flexible. Send Resume to PO Box 1394, Anna Maria FL 34216 ATTN: DRIVERS - $2K Sign-On Bonus Recent Pay Increase! We Put Drivers First Family Company w/ 401k Beautiful Trucks CDL-A Req 877-258-878 www.drive4melton.com
RESTAURANT/OFFICE/ RETAIL 1113 sf Kitchen Equipment include Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach $495,000 Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216
CAN YOU DIG It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 866-362-6497
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AVIATION GRADS WORK with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5838
EMPIRE COMPUTER SERVICE Computer problems fixed in your home or office. The fastest friendliest service around. Serving the Island since 2004. Call 941-739-6424
EMPLOYMENT ATTENTION: TEAM MEMBER NEEDED! Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3-5 years’ experience required to support/ counsel our families and general community. This position requires individual interventions and a focus on group work in facilitating parenting workshops, grief groups, etc. Parttime, hourly to start. Send resume/profile to kathy@ islandcommunitycenter. org.
OTR DRIVERS WANTED Drivers Immediate Openings Now! Home Every Week, Excellent Pay/Benefits, 100% No Touch Freight, 75% Drop & Hook. Class A CDL w/ 1 Yr. Exp. Req. Call Today 888-219-8039
FOR SALE SAWMILLS FROM ONLY $4,397.00- Make & Save Money with your own bandmill- Cut lumber any dimension. In Stock, ready to ship! Free Info/DVD: www. NorwoodSawmills.com 800578-1363 Ext.300N
OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR nogenOne - Regain Independence. Enjoy Greater Mobility. No more Tanks! 100% Portable Long-Lasting Battery. Try It Risk-Free! For Cash Buyers Call 800768-4124 DISH TV STARTING at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) Save! Regular Price $34.99 Call Today and Ask About Free Same Day Installation! Call Now! 888986-4858
FURNITURE CUSTOM COASTAL FURNITURE & CABINETS by Frankie Z. ebay store. Call 941-726-1482. 10015 Cortez Rd (corner of 101st) frankiezaff@yahoo.com PALMA SOLA THRIFT SHOP. Open 9-5 Tuesday thru Sunday {OR} Call 941-812-7679 for special appointment. 50% to 75% off most items. Must sale down inventory! {QUALITY FURNITURE} bedroom, living room, kitchen, dining room sets, many accent pieces, home decor and framed art. Let us furnish your Condo, Villa, Trailer etc. Large selection of Rattan, Wicker and all Wood. 9516 Cortez Rd W. Mt Vernon Plaza ( 2 miles East of Cortez Bridge turn south at 1st Bank) Call 941812-7679
GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES HUGE SALE NIKI’S GIFT & ANTIQUE SHOP. 5351 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach. All Sterling 20% to 50% off. Select gifts, vintage jewelry, 3 drop leaf tables, pair of end tables, vintage sunglasses, bric-brac, pewter miniatures 30% to 80%. Swim suits 30% to 50% off. Shop our scented soaps, candles, Nerium Age Defiant Night Cream. Open 7 days a week 9:30am5pm. ROSER THRIFT SHOP Open 9:30am-2pm Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday. 10am.1pm Annex open same days till noon. Donations accepted 9am-11am Wednesday. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Call 941-779-2733
HOME IMPROVEMENTS TILE! TILE! TILE! All variations of tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship. Prompt, reliable, many Island references. Free estimates. Neil 941-726-3077 RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-7250073. KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel. Design/Build. Since 1968. License # CRC1327296. Call Jerry Kern 941-5042222 www.kernconstructioninc.com COUNTER TOP REFINISHING. Give existing counter tops new look. We can make laminate counter tops look like expensive stone for a fraction of the cost. Free estimates. Call 941-4446700 “HONEY DO" HOME Repairs & Handyman Services. 35 yrs experience. Painting, drywall, tile, woodwork. All tasks. Call 941-896-5256 or 941-807-5256 www.honey dohomerepairinc.com TILE REFINISHING. GET rid of grout lines forever! We can make tile and grout lines look like expensive stone for a fraction of the cost. Call 941-444-6700 DOES YOUR BATHTUB need a make over? Re-Glazing services bathtubs and tile. Free integrated Bath Mat with Premier Package! www. surfacetransformation. com Call 941-444-6700
HOME SERVICES DRAIN CLEANING James VanFossen A.K.A. “RIP” Call 941-301-6077
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPING. Save water, gas, maintenance fees and the environment! Shell your yard. $50/yd installed. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067
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R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941
MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777.
ELI’S IRRIGATION New install/repair. Pumps, pools, irrigation, landscape lighting and pressure washing. Call 941-580-2054
TWO MEN and a TRUCK. Movers who care. Local and Long distance. www. twomen.com Call 941-3591904. We sell boxes!
SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $50/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770
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LOCKSMITH ISLAND LOCKSMITH, “Lock Around the Clock”. Licensed/bonded/insured. Call 941-778-1661 or 941713-4414
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LOST CAT Mostly all white with black tail and black patches. Lives near the AMI Community centre on Palm Ave. Please call 941-7799888 Reward for finder Thank you LOST in HOLMES BEACH near 29th Street beach area. Blue Fire Wave music speaker in black bag. Call 863-214-3886 FOUND GOLD CHAIN close too Sandbar Restaurant on Beach Sunday May 31. Please call Bob 941-7783986 MEN'S GOLD RING, lost in surf near 60th street. Great sentimental value, reward offered. Please call 863-944-3517 LOST FITBIT CHARGE (brown) May 27 South Bay Blvd near City Pier. Call 513-252-5981 FOUND MENS WEDDING Band at Kingfish Boat Ramp. Call 941-713-4048 LOST FAMILY HEIRLOOM during Wedding at Sandbar Restaurant on Sunday March 29. Gold wedding band with Diamond pendant near high water mark. Please contact 407-7609033
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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 WALY PRECISION PAINTING custom painting, pressure washing, commercial/residential, interior/exterior, drywall/stucco, Licensed & insured. Call 941-448-1928 or 941-580-4005 www. WalyPrecisionPainting.com
PERSONAL SERVICES SMALL ODD JOBS, yard work, walk dog etc. Call George 941-773-5518 THE TINT GUY." Commercial, residential, automotive, marine. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. Over 25 years experience. Mobile service available. Call 941-2012649
COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMI VALET LLC Professional parking services. Restaurants, weddings, any & all special events. Insured & Licensed. Years of experience. Call 941-565-0137 AMIValet@gmail.com AT YOUR SERVICE Personal & Professional assistant. Great rates. References available "Let me do what you are unwilling or unable to do." Call Cindy 941-812-2238 zicker8@aol.com
REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE SPACIOUS 3BR/3BA Condominium rarely available in wonderful bay front complex with pool and tennis courts. Tastefully renovated to include newly tiled kitchen & family room with a peak of the bay and a split bedroom plan. Centrally located in Holmes Beach, with a short walk to shops. Ground-floor unit with covered parking and private storage. Family oriented and pet friendly. Offered at $450,000. Call Green Real Estate @ 941-7780455
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FOR SALE by OWNER 1BR/1BA in historic Sandpiper co-op resort with bay view, boat docks, beach completely new inside and out. Call 941-224-1652 for more details
ANNA & LINDSAY’S Dog Walking. $5 per dog walked, $10 Dog wash. $20 for both plus play time. Contact 917-406-9554. Anna Maria Island Only.
4BR/3BA HOUSE on 71.5 acres with 18 stall horse barn in Parrish, Florida. Call Steve Georgie 941-321-6253 at Keller Williams Realty
POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE. AMI & West Bradenton. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. {Chemical Service} Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657
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RENTALS: ANNUAL 2BR/1BA COTTAGE HOME with fenced yard in Bradenton, $900 / $900 security. Quiet dead end street near Cox Chevrolet. Pets OK w/ pet fee. Credit & background required on all applicants over 18. DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www. teamduncan.com ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact junew@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. ANNUAL RENTAL: 3BR/2BA Townhouse in Palma Sola Trace. Heated community pool, garage. $1600 per mo. Small dog may be allowed. Call Island Real Estate at Junew@islandreal.com or 941-345-1295 ANNUAL RENTAL- 2BR/2BA with den condo and boat dock Will allow small pets $1800/mo. Call Island Vacation Properties 941778-1000 LUXURIOUS 2BR/2BA CONDO at Smugglers Landing $2350 annual lease. 1800sqft W/D, tennis courts, heated pool. Contact A Paradise 941778-4800 NEWLY FURNISHED 1BR/1BA with patio in Holmes Beach. Light and bright with convenient location. Immediate occupancy, $1250/mo plus utilities. First, Last & Security. Credit Reports required. Call 219-7760325 ANNUAL RENTALS: 2BR/1BA elevated unit with Gulf View. One property from beach. W/D, D/W $1,500/mo includes water/garbage. NO pets. Non-Smoking. 1BR/1BA close to beach. $990/mo. Non-Smoking. Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-778-2307.
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!
REAL ESTATE: OUT OF AREA NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN Land for sale: a rare find - gently sloping mountain land, 3 1/2 plus acres with building lot, electric, water and septic installed. Storage bldg, apple trees facing south. Near Cashiers and Lake Glenville. $75,000. Call 941-778-5966.
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TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport services: Tampa $85, Sarasota $35, Clearwater $75, Fort Meyers $150, Orlando $150. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com TOWN CAR SERVICES, All airports served. Local and Long distance services available. Call Glen 941225-0072 ADMIRAL TOWN CAR Professional chauffeur at taxi prices! Airports (1person $75, 10 people $150 to Tampa), Appointments anywhere. Credit cards accepted. Call Phil 941-3201120 admiraltowncar@ gmail.com, admiraltc.com Licensed & Insured
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