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County Commission authorizes removal of six Australian pines The fate of more than 90 additional Australian pines will be decided after the comprehensive report is presented in June. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
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Mason Martin Builders selected to build restaurant and bait shop Mason Martin Builders’ $1.04 million bid was the lowest of the four proposals received. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Frank Agnelli’s Mason Martin Builders is the city’s top choice to construct the restaurant and bait shop at the T-end of the new Anna Maria City Pier. Based on Mayor Dan Murphy’s recommendation, city commissioners voted 5-0 in support of the mayor
entering into contract discussions with Mason Martin Builders’ owner Frank Agnelli. That vote occurred during a six-minute emergency commission meeting on Thursday, June 6. The city received four bids in response to its recent invitation to bid and request for proposals (RFP). Mason Martin Builders submitted the lowest bid at $1.04 million. D.L Porter Constructors’ bid was second lowest at $1.48 million, followed by the Burke Construction Group at $1.6 million and Jon F. Swift Construction at $1.68 million. City Clerk LeAnne Addy provided the commissioners with sealed cop-
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BRADENTON – Six Australian pines will be removed from the Coquina Beach parking lot for now. County Administrator Cheri Coryea will provide Manatee County Commissioners with a comprehensive project report on Tuesday, June 18. After being presented with the report, County Commissioners will decide how many additional Australian pines will be removed. Coryea provided this information during the commission’s Thursday, June 6, land use meeting. Her update pertained to the 102 Australian pines slated for removal as part of the county’s Coquina Beach parking and stormwater drainage project. “We have an urgent matter we need to address. As you know, we’re reviewing the project of the Coquina drainage. We have received a recent update on some additional trees we may need to remove but we don’t have all of those details. I’m here this morning to ask the board if we can move forward with removing six trees,” Coryea said. “In the original plan, there were 30 trees in that area to be removed. We’re just asking for six at this moment. The six trees in question are in the path of the next area of the stormwater drainage that must be put in,” Coryea said. Five of the six pines being removed are located near the open space and playground at the south end of the beach park. The sixth tree is located further to the north. SEE PINES, PAGE 21
ies of the bid proposals during the previous week’s emergency meeting and the bids were made public during Thursday’s meeting. Before making his recommendation, Murphy said the RFP states the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by the city to be in the city’s best interests. Murphy said he defined the best interests of the city as having the ability to quickly get started, having the ability to complete the project and a reputation for completing projects, having a vested interest in the project SEE PIER, PAGE 23
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Five of the six Australian pines being removed are along the left side of this Coquina Beach entrance road.
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Commissioners consider exemption for rental homes Holmes Beach commissioners are considering exempting vacation rental properties from the requirement to have a business tax receipt in addition to a vacation rental certificate. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Vacation rental owners may soon have one less piece of paperwork to worry about filing in one Island city. During a May 30 work session, commissioners began discussing whether or not to do away with the requirement that vacation rental owners apply for and receive a business tax receipt for every unit they own in the city. City Attorney Patricia Petruff said that for the small amount of income the city receives from the BTR applications from rental owners, $31.90 per unit annually, processing the high number of applications has become a burden for city staff. She said that Mayor Judy Titsworth had requested the commission discussion on the issue.
“It was a nightmare,” Titsworth said to commissioners of the processing of large amounts of BTRs. “Why continue this nightmare of trying to keep track of it all when there’s no benefit?” She added that it costs the city more in staff time to process the applications than is earned through the BTRs. In a breakdown of the costs to process the BTRs for 506 individually owned vacation and annual rental units provided by the city clerk, with no complications it costs $41.45 in staff time to process a single BTR, which costs $31.90 for the applicant, resulting in a loss of $9.55 per BTR. The total loss to the city is $4,833.90 annually according to the supplied calculations. In total, it's estimated the BTRs for vacation and annual rentals represent somewhere around $60,000 for the city. Rather than charge rental owners through the BTR, Titsworth suggested commissioners consider an increase in the vacation rental certificate required for all short-term rental properties renting for less than 30 days to make up the difference in finances. VRCs are required to be re-
newed every two years and currently cost $150 for the initial application and renewal. During their June 11 work session, commissioners are expected to consider an amendment to the VRC to raise the cost of initial application and renewal to $600 per vacation rental unit. If the BTR requirement was removed from rental units, Petruff said the longer term, 30-day rentals would basically have no oversight by the city as they are not required to apply for a VRC. She said code enforcement officers would have to try to catch violators of the minimum rental period or occupancy requirements through advertising. Police Chief Bill Tokajer said that the financial impact to the city from those units, a few hundred in number, could be easily recouped through the around 1,200 VRCs issued to shortterm rentals. Commissioners agreed to consider the issue, but said they want to see more information about how the loss of revenue would affect the city and how it could be made up through the VRC program.
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Center funding on AM agenda The agenda for the Thursday, June 16, Anna Maria City Commission meeting calls for discussion on the Anna Maria Island Community Center’s annual funding request. City Attorney Becky Vose will present a resolution expressing the city’s position on offshore oil drilling and another pertaining to the parking agreement between the Sato family and the Roser Memorial Community Church for the construction of a new restaurant at 415 Pine Ave.
Mainsail properties win Trip Advisor awards The folks at Mainsail Lodging and Development have a lot to celebrate. Five of the organization’s properties earned a 2019 Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor. One of those properties is the Mainsail Beach Inn in Holmes Beach which also was inducted into Trip Advisor’s Hall of Fame after earning a certificate of excellence five years in a row. Another of the winners is the Waterline Marina Resort and Beach Club, also located in Holmes Beach. Only about 10 percent of Trip Advisor listings earn the Hall of Fame status, according to June 3 press release from Mainsail. To earn a Certificate of Excellence, a property must maintain a traveler review rating of at least four out of five stars over the course of a year.
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Beware of city hall parking restrictions When parking at city hall after hours, pay attention to the signs. If you see an A-framed sign advertising a city meeting in progress and you’re not attending the meeting you’ll want to park elsewhere. Before last Thursday’s city commission meeting, Bradenton Beach police officers Eric Hill and Roy Joslin placed $50 parking tickets on several cars parked in the city hall JOE HENDRICKS | SUN parking just before the 6 Take note of these signs p.m. meeting began. Public when parking at Bradenton parking is allowed in the city Beach City Hall. hall parking lot after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, but not during city business hours or when a city meeting is in session. Public parking is allowed there on weekends too, but public parking is never allowed at city hall between midnight and 7 a.m.
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‘For the Love of Anna Maria Island’ presentation scheduled
Guest speaker Peter Kageyama speaks worldwide about bottom-up community development and local people that make change happen. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Author, consultant and public speaker Peter Kageyama will give a free “For the Love of Anna Maria Island: What makes our Island loveable?” presentation at The Center on Tuesday, June 25. The presentation will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the city of Anna Maria is sponsoring this free event. Kageyama is the author of “For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places” and “Love Where You Live: Creating Emotionally
Engaging Places.” Kageyama is a Senior Fellow with the Alliance for Innovation network of city leaders and an advisor for the America In Bloom organization. The Kageyama St. Petersburg resident is the former president of Creative Tampa Bay and the founder of the Creative Cities Summit. According to his website, Kageyama is “an internationally sought-after community development consultant and grassroots engagement strategist who speaks all over the world about bottom-up community development and the amazing people who are making change happen.” Anna Maria Commissioner Carol Carter has seen one of Kageyama’s presentations, and she and Mayor Dan Murphy arranged for him to come to
Anna Maria. Carter said Kageyama plans to tour the Island with each of the three Island mayors ahead of time and tailor his presentation for the Island. “He really promotes communities coming together and working together for the good of the whole – generally through community projects that residents join together and work on. It could be something to do with the additional planks we have from our pier or it could be new ‘welcome to the city’ signage for our various cities,” Carter said. “Hopefully, some community projects in our city, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach will evolve from this.” Carter encourages residents, business owners, elected officials and all other interested parties to attend this event. The Center is located at 407 Magnolia Ave. in Anna Maria. For more information call 941-708-6130 ext. 141.
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Planning commissioners talk future flooding Holmes Beach planning commissioners found an ordinance amending the city’s flood plain practices consistent with the comprehensive plan, but it wasn’t an easy decision. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – The city’s planning commissioners voted unanimously June 5 to find an ordinance amending the existing flood plain ordinance as consistent with the comprehensive plan. They didn’t come to that decision without first expressing some concerns about how the move could affect homeowners and their flood insurance policies. The proposed ordinance alters the city’s flood plain ordinance to remove the duties of flood plain manager for the city from the building official’s duties. Though the new Building Official Neal Schwartz is a certified flood plain manager, Schwartz told planning commissioners that he believes the city commission’s plan is to appoint City Engineer Lynn Burnett as the flood plain administrator. He said he will provide backup as needed to Burnett.
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Holmes Beach planning commissioners discuss the future of the city’s flood policies and how those policies affect not only property owners but also flood insurance rates. With the duties of flood plain administrator given to Burnett, Schwartz said he is free to concentrate on the building department and turning around permit applications in a reasonable timeframe. “I think Lynn’s very qualified,” commission Chair Chuck Stealey said, adding that he’s glad Schwartz will be working to make the permit process faster for residents and local contractors. Commissioner Barbara Hines agreed with Stealey. “I do think the city is going in the right
direction,” she said to Schwartz. “I think that what you’re doing is a good thing.” Commissioner Scott Boyd expressed concern that because a contract employee, like Burnett, typically has many clients to answer to that a full-time city employee might be a better choice for the position. He asked that his concern be taken to city commissioners when they continue discussions on the subject at a future meeting. The proposed ordinance also addresses city leaders' concerns regarding permit-topermit construction on homes built below
FEMA’s base flood elevation. The change would require homeowners who improve their ground level homes to adhere to the 50 percent rule for a period of one year from certificate of completion. Under the rule, homeowners are allowed to improve their home up to 50 percent of the home’s assessed value. Any repairs or renovations over 50 percent require the house to be lifted to the base flood level or torn down and rebuilt to current codes. In Holmes Beach, an issue identified by FEMA as permit-to-permit construction has been allowed in the past and commissioners are worried that with FEMA’s attention on the matter it will negatively impact the city’s flood insurance rating, resulting in higher premiums for homeowners. In permit-to-permit construction, a homeowner can improve or renovate the house up to 50 percent of the assessed value. Once a certificate of completion is received, the homeowner can have the home’s value reassessed and begin a new phase of construction valued at up to 50 percent of the home’s new value. If the ordinance passes city commission vote, what’s currently being discussed is not allowing a home built under the base SEE PLANNING, PAGE 19
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For information, call 941-708-6130 June 13, 6 p.m. – City Commission special meeting June 19, 5:30 p.m. – Special magistrate hearing June 27, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting
For information, call 941-708-5800 June 27, 6 p.m. – City Commission meeting with work session to follow
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For information, call 941-778-1005 June 13, 1 p.m. – Department Head Meeting June 19, 1 p.m. – City Commission budget work meeting June 20, 11 a.m. – Pier Team meeting June 20, 12 p.m. – City Commission meeting
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June 18, 2 p.m. – Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting, Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Rd., Longboat Key June 18, 6 p.m. – West Manatee Fire Rescue board meeting, administrative offices at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church, 6510 Third Ave. W., Bradenton
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Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Island Time Book Club: The Night Circus, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 p.m.
Two-part hand building pottery class, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m., $78. Meditation with Sheryl, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m. Island Family Crafters, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.
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Veteran services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Showtime for Kids: The Great Space Adventure, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Folk and Shanty Music Workshop, Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 2 p.m. Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.
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Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Rain barrel class, The Folk School at Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th St. W., Cortez, 10 a.m., $48 Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf
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Beach market, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rise and Shine Power Flow Yoga, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 1704 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 10:30 a.m., $10 cash only. Reserve to 941-742-5923 or aedan. stockdale@mymanatee.org.
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Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.
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Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Preschool storytime, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Tech help, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m.
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Census Bureau hiring, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Beach yoga, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 p.m. Skateboard Pro talk, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY JUNE 20
Veterans services information, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 9 a.m. Roser-Robics chair-based exercise class, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, 9:30 a.m. Mad Science: Super Space Show, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Sunshine Stitchers knit and crochet, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 2 p.m. Jam in the Sand, Anna Maria Island Beach Café, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m. Coquina Coastal Cleanup, Coquina Beach, 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach, 5:30 p.m. Reserve to 941742-5923 ext. 6035.
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Forty Carrots, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Mahjong, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 11:30 a.m. Sunset drum circle, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 to 8 p.m.
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A universe of fun awaits The Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, has plans to keep the learning process going for kids on summer vacation with opportunities have some fun and win prizes. This year’s youth reading program theme is “A Universe of Stories” with an emphasis on the universe and outer space. It includes free educational programs and crafts about nature and science. The goal of the summer reading program is to have kids read 25 hours or more over the summer. Each reader gets a log. For the first 30 minutes a participant reads, he or she can check off a dot on their cards. When they bring their cards to the library, they become eligible for prizes. Read for three hours and pick a prize from the treasure box. Kids can revisit the box after reading five more, seven more and 10 more hours. Readers who come in with 25 hours logged become eligible for a drawing for a prize pack. On Thursday, July 25, at 11 a.m. there will be an end-of-summer bash with raffle drawings for additional prizes.
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As always the summer means educational and fun events in the library meeting room.
Here is the calendar of events on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. for school age kids: June 13, Showtime for Kids June 20, Mad Science: Super Space June 27, Windell Campbell: Storyteller and Puppeteer July 11, Big Tiki and the Mai Tais July 18, Mad Science: Up Up and Away July 25, Katie Adams: Greek Myths and Star Stories
SATURDAY TWEEN/TEEN PROGRAMS, 1 TO 3 P.M.
June 22, Island Family Crafters: more fun and unique crafts using weaving looms. July 13, Island Family Crafters: Glow in the Dark Crafts. July 20, Island Family Crafters: Galaxy Crafts
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, TUESDAYS AT 10 A.M., CONTINUES THE THEME
June 18, Special Music Storytime with Ms. Tanya June 25, Astronauts For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
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Memorial bench installed Holmes Beach resident Renee Ferguson and beloved furbaby Ginger take a seat June 7 on a memorial bench installed in honor of the late Don Ferguson canal-side at 77th Street and Marina Drive. Ferguson was among the first to join the city’s updated Adopt-A-Spot program, adopting the greenspace in honor of her late husband. Right, Holmes Beach public works employees work to install a memorial tree and shrubbery.
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Boogie-woogie legend resides in Holmes Beach Boogie-woogie pianist and Island resident Bob Seeley is known worldwide. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – At 90 years young, Holmes Beach resident Bob Seeley remains one of the world’s premier boogie-woogie pianists. In April, Seeley traveled to Michigan for a series of shows in his home state that included gigs at the Schoolcraft College in Livonia and the Steinway Gallery in West Bloomfield. In July, he’ll return to Schoolcraft College for a July 21 performance at 25th Annual Michigan Jazz Festival. During his 70-plus-year career as a solo pianist, the Detroit native has performed worldwide. “I played at Carnegie Hall in New York City,” Seeley said during a recent interview at his Holmes Beach condo, where he lives with his new dog, Harry. “I played all over Europe, several times. There was a guy in Normandy, France who was really crazy about boogie-woogie and he put on boogiewoogie concerts. I got called in to do that several times. And Shirley went with me a couple times,” Seeley said. “He’s played in Russia too,” said his son-in-law and fellow Holmes Beach resident ‘Captain’ Scott Moore. “Yeah, Moscow. That was interesting,” Seeley said. In 2013, Seeley played the International Boogie-Woogie Festival in San Francisco. That performance has garnered more than 41,000 views on YouTube. Seeley’s duet with Russian boogie-woogie pianist Elena Tourbina
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Bob Seeley demonstrates the essence of boogie-woogie piano playing at his Holmes Beach condo. at the Festival International de Boogie Woogie in Laroquebrou, France in 2008 has more than 30,000 YouTube views. In 2017, Seeley performed at The Hamburg Boogie Woogie Connection in Germany. In March, Seeley celebrated his 90th birthday not far from his Florida home by headlining the 10th Anniversary Boogie Woogie Blues Piano Stomp at The Palladium Theater in St. Petersburg. The playbill listed him as “Detroit’s Boogie Woogie Legend.” Last Friday afternoon, Seeley and Moore visited The Doctor’s Office cocktail bar in Holmes Beach and Seeley treated patrons to one of his impromptu performances. Moore’s wife, Karen, is Seeley’s stepdaughter and the daughter of Seeley’s
late wife, Shirley, who passed away two years ago. After visiting the Island for more than 20 years, the Seeleys bought their Holmes Beach condo in the mid2000s. “Shirley immediately loved it, so we bought it. I’m glad we did,” Seeley said. “I told them not to leave the Island without buying it,” Moore added.
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When asked how he defines boogiewoogie, Seeley said, “I call it happy blues.” “Blues is sad and slow,” he said before walking over to his living room piano to demonstrate. “Boogie-woogie is more up-tempo,” he said as he tore into a fast number he calls “Bob’s Boogie.”
Seeley started playing the piano in 1941 when he took classical piano lessons at the age of 13. “During World War II boogie-woogie was popular. My brother and I brought home some recordings of boogiewoogie and that ended the classical. One was called ‘Boogie Woogie,’ and Tommy Dorsey’s band had a big arrangement of that. ‘Honkey-Tonk Train Blues,’ by Meade ‘Lux’ Lewis was another.” Seeley lists Lewis, Pete Johnson and Albert Ammons – the holy trinity of boogie-woogie pianists – as his main musical influences. He also likes Fats Waller and Jelly Roll Morton. “Those were the guys that could really play the boogie-woogie. They’re all gone. I’m trying to carry on their tradition.” Seeley later struck up a friendship with Lewis. “He lived out in Los Angeles, in Watts, so I decided I’d go over and make my acquaintance. He was a really nice guy, a heavy guy. I think he weighed about 290 pounds and he only came up to my chin,” Seeley said. For more than 30 years, Seeley’s main gig was performing five nights a week at the piano bar at Charley’s Crab, a high-end seafood restaurant in Troy, Michigan, just outside of Detroit. “I played solo. I was never anxious to play with any bands. The piano player doesn’t stand out in bands. I was more interested in playing solo,” Seeley said. “I’m not a singer. When the piano player sings the singing is the important thing. Guys that can’t sing have to SEE BOOGIE, PAGE 27
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Sea level rising language watered down Bradenton Beach commissioners addressed several topics during their June 6 meeting. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
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Last Thursday’s meeting began with Commissioner Randy White thanking the commission for the action it took during the May 24 emergency meeting regarding its opposition to the removal of Australian pines at Coquina Beach. White said he was on the road working at the time and could not attend that meeting, but if he had been there he would have shared the commission’s concerns. Toward the end of the meeting, the conversation circled back to the proposed tree removals.
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Michael Hynds’ request to add to vacation rental units to the rear of his Bridge Street development is continued until August. rental apartments to the rear of his existing retail and restaurant development 119 Bridge Street has been continued until Aug 15. Chappie said city staff requested the additional time to review Hynds’ revised plans. During public comment, resident Mary Bell asked the commission to ensure the current and future parking arrangements, signage and landscape buffering requirements are compliant with the city’s land development code.
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Commissioner Ralph Cole’s continued reluctance to impede on private property owners’ rights resulted in additional changes to the state-mandated addition of a Coastal Conservation Element to the city’s existing comprehensive plan.
Crafted by City Engineer Lynn Burnett and previously revised by the commission and City Attorney Ricinda Perry, the comp plan language adopted last week now designates flood-prone areas as being part of an Adaptation Action Area (AAA). In response to Vice Mayor Jake Spooner’s reluctant motion to adopt the proposed comp plan language with the AAA designation included, Commissioner White joined Cole in opposing that motion. A comp plan amendment requires at least four-fifths of the commission’s support, so Spooner’s motion died. Cole then made the motion to remove all references to the AAA designation and that passed by a 4-1 vote, with Chappie in opposition. SEE COMMISSION, PAGE 22
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he Sandbar is always seeking more sustainable sources of seafood. With the global catch of wild fish stagnant, experts say that seafood has to be farmed in order to meet future demand. Mote Marine, in Sarasota, is focused on improving techniques for a variety of high-value marine and freshwater species while developing new, innovative and cost-effective technologies for land-based aquaculture systems. The research being done at Mote Marine is very important to the future of sustainability. The Sandbar feeds 100,000 per year, and we want to give our customers a high-quality seafood product while lessening our environmental impact, as well as being a role model for other seafood restaurants. The Sandbar is featuring redfish and purslane that is from the Mote Marine Research facility in Sarasota. In the early 1980s, the chef Paul Prudhomme made his dish of Cajunstyle blackened redfish popular. His seasoning was then sold commercially and the dish became so popular that redfish were overfished to the point of near extinction. Our chefs have
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For the fish Mix the flour, salt, and Cajun seasoning. Place the fish in the soda water and then dip the fish into the Cajun-flour mixture. Fry the fish at 350F for 6 minutes or until done. Drain the fish over some newspaper.
Cajun-spiced butter sauce Ingredients
1/4 c. dry white wine 1/4 c. white-wine vinegar 2 Tbs. finely chopped shallot 2 Tbs. Cajun seasoning 1/3 c. heavy cream 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. white pepper, or to taste 2 sticks (1 c.) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces and chilled
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The Sandbar's beautifully crusted whole Gulf redfish with cajun-spiced butter sauce. developed a dish that allows us to serve the whole fish while honoring the history of the famous blackened redfish. We hope the late Chef Paul Prudhomme would be proud of
the efforts of Mote Marine and The Sandbar, to serve his dish without the environmental impact of overfishing that almost devastated the Gulf redfish.
Boil wine, vinegar, shallot and Cajun seasoning in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until liquid is syrupy and reduced to 2 to 3 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Add cream, salt and white pepper and boil 1 minute. Reduce heat to moderately low and add a few tablespoons butter, whisking constantly. Add remaining butter a few pieces at a time, whisking constantly and adding new pieces before previous ones have completely liquefied (the sauce should maintain consistency of hollandaise), lifting pan from heat occasionally to cool mixture. Remove from heat, then season to taste with salt and pepper and pour sauce through a medium-mesh sieve into a sauceboat, pressing on and then discarding shallot. Pour over the fried fish and serve with Spanish rice and vegetables.
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Charter commissioners disagree on recommendations The suggestions for charter amendments go to a city commission vote before being presented to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office for inclusion on the November 5 ballot. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – With the charter review commission’s recommendations for changes to the city’s charter finalized, there was little left for them to do but present them to city commissioners for approval. Charter review commission Chair Ed Upshaw presented the proposed amendments to city commissioners during a May 30 work session. Though Upshaw did present the proposed charter amendments, much of the conversation centered around one amendment that didn’t earn the superma-
jority vote of charter review commissioners needed to go on the November 5 ballot – whether or not Holmes Beach should have a city manager. Because of the controversy surrounding the topic, the members of the charter review commission agreed to include minority and majority reports in their recommendations to city commissioners. The minority and majority reports were meant to be the opinions of each charter review commissioner and explain why they voted the way they did on the issue. Charter Commissioners Sean Murphy and David Zaccagnino voted against including a charter amendment to allow for a city manager on the ballot. Charter Commissioners Claudia Carlson, Nancy Deal and Upshaw voted in favor of putting the question to voters. In his report to commissioners, Upshaw said the conversation on the dais during charter review discussions centered more around personal opin-
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Charter commission Chair Ed Upshaw presents the group’s recommendations to city commissioners during a May work session. ions on whether or not a city manager would be beneficial to the city rather than what, he said, was the real question, whether now is the right time to bring the matter before voters. Deal was absent from the meeting but submitted a letter to be read into the record arguing with some of the statements presented by Murphy and Zaccagnino in the minority report. Charter commissioners voted
during their final meetings to accept whatever was presented as the minority report before it was written. Holmes Beach resident and former form of government committee member David Cheshire also offered an opinion arguing against the minority report’s reasoning, saying that there were “blatant misrepresentations” in the minority report. Neither Zaccagnino nor Murphy was present during the meeting.
City Attorney Patricia Petruff said that it doesn’t matter whether or not the statements in the minority report are factual or if charter review or city commissioners agree with them. With charter review commission meetings concluded, members having voted to finalize their recommendations and the matter of city manager failing to get a supermajority vote, the issue cannot be reopened by charter review commissioners. She also said that city commission approval of the proposed amendments is ceremonial in nature. City commissioners cannot alter the recommendations of the charter review commission, only approve and forward them along to the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections Office for inclusion on the November 5 ballot. Upshaw said he feels that the matter will be discussed in five years when a new charter review commission is convened.
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Cleanup celebrates World Ocean Day
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arasota Bay Watch and ninety-one community volunteers from Sarasota and Manatee County conducted their annual New Pass underwater cleanup Saturday June 8, at Ken Thompson Park in Sarasota. Thirty divers, a dozen kayakers and paddle boarders, and Girl Scout Troup 9 from Phillippi Shores Elementary assisted. The Girl Scouts helped rescue stone crabs, fish, shrimp, a sea horse and assorted mollusks from the collected debris, gleefully releasing them back into the pass. The City of Sarasota provided two police boats to help assure the divers’ safety. Other partners who helped make the event possible include Scuba Quest, Aqua Lung, the Reef Rovers, Aqua Ventures, Jet Ski Siesta LLC, police department and the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Student volunteers earned 48 service hours and helped the other team members collect and recycle almost 300 pounds of derelict fishing tackle and cast nets. When all the debris was totaled and weighed, the effort removed almost 800 pounds of debris from Bay waters. The event was held in conjunction with World Ocean Day. Sarasota Bay Watch is part of a marine debris reduction group that SEE REEL TIME, PAGE 17
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Volunteers help clean Sarasota Bay both above and below the water.
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works in conjunction with NOAA to bring awareness to the unseen threat to marine life and health. The debris breakdown included a wide array of objects, including the following:
DERELICT FISHING GEAR: Nets: 31 (264 #) Lead from nets: 240# Bait Bucket: 1 Fishing Poles: 4 Fishing Reels: 3 Rope: 157 ft Bait nets: 2
MISCELLANEOUS FINDS:
10 Ft Boat Rail Pair Channel Locks: 1 Beach Balls: 2 Bike Tire: 1 Spark Plug: 1 Sunglasses: 1 Knives: 4 RUSTY CHINNIS | SUN Cell phone in case with Driver’s license and credit Volunteers inventory debris collected by divers. cards Gas Cap and pipe
OTHER ENTANGLING DEBRIS: Electric wiring: 210 ft total PVC poles: 27 ft total Metal cylinders 6” Window from boat Box cutter
LIVE ANIMALS FREED FROM DEBRIS Stone crabs:4 Crabs: 65 Mussel:1 Clam:1 Fish: 4
Shrimp:1 Jellyfish: 8 Corals: 17
DEAD ANIMALS: Fish:4 Crabs: 2
Ronda Ryan, SBW’s event coordinator, would like to thank all volunteers and encourage other interested community members to check SBW’s website www.sarasotabaywatch.org for upcoming events.
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Turtle secrets revealed CELL PHONES NEW THREAT
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HOLMES BEACH – Even with daily monitoring by nearly 3,000 volunteers throughout Florida including groups like Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring - sea turtles still have their secrets. It’s a mystery why the occasional male sea turtle will come ashore, dig a nest, cover it up, then head back out to sea, like female turtles do, according to Dr. Luciano Soares, an assistant research scientist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Marine Turtle Program. Soares presented little-known turtle facts to Turtle Watch volunteers and other turtle fans at CrossPointe Fellowship on Thursday, June 6. Some sea turtle species interbreed, creating new subspecies that can reproduce, he said, including loggerheads – the most common turtle that nests on Anna Maria Island – and greens, the next most common. Hawksbills and olive ridleys, which are not local nesters, also interbreed, he said. A green turtle has been videotaped laying her nest on top of a loggerhead nest where one hatchling already had left its egg, another mystery, Soares said. Loggerheads drop their noses to the sand while nesting, he said, but scientists don’t know if it’s because
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A sea turtle nests on a Florida beach. it’s hard for them to keep their heavy heads out of the water or if they may be sniffing the sand for some trace of familiarity. Another interesting observation is that loggerheads crawl on the beach one flipper at a time, while greens crawl using both their front flippers simultaneously, like the breaststroke in swimming, he said. And scientists now know that sea turtles press their eggs down into their nests after laying their eggs, “sealing” the nests, he said, adding that scientists are beginning to ask whether it is a good idea for people to dig down into the nest cavity to verify that a nest has been laid, as the activity breaks the seal, and may allow a scent to escape that could alert predators to the nest.
As more becomes known about sea turtles, one thing remains constant – the effects that people can have on nesting and hatching success. Several disorientations have occurred on the Island since turtle season began on May 1, said Suzi Fox, director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring. While disorientations from beachfront lighting are down, now nesting turtle mothers are having to contend with people following them around with their cell phones, taking photos and videos using flash lighting, she said. Even the light from cell phone screens could distract a nesting or hatching turtle, possibly causing its injury or even death. More and more people are visiting Anna Maria Island, with an increasing impact on nesting turtles, so visitors need to be aware they must steer clear of nesting and hatching turtles and let nature take its course, she said. “Everyone sees a turtle and wants to approach it,” Soares said, adding a reminder that interfering with sea turtles is a crime in Florida. On some Florida beaches, people attach red cellophane cell phone covers to their phones with rubber bands to keep lights from flashes and cell phone screens minimized, he said. However, Fox said the best practice is turn off phones on the beach, enjoy nature from a distance, and save the memories in your mind.
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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, lanterns or camera flashes on the beach at night. • Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings. • Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water. • Don’t use wish lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf. • Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights. • Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404FWCC (3922).
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.
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flood elevation to be improved more than once up to 50 percent of the home’s assessed value for a period of one year from receipt of a certificate of completion. The ordinance does include a provision for storm or other involuntary damage to the structure. While damage from a storm wouldn’t count against a homeowner who had recently completed renovations up to the 50 percent rule, it would allow for repairs up to 50 percent of the home’s assessed value due to involuntary damage. If the repairs to the structure from the storm were found to be above 50 percent, the home would still be required to be elevated or torn down and rebuilt to current standards. Boyd asked that if a homeowner has private flood insurance, instead of flood insurance through FEMA which will only reimburse a homeowner up to $250,000 of the property’s value, why would the 50 percent rule still apply. Schwartz said that FEMA doesn’t give an exception for one home. If one home was given an exception
to the rule, then it would invalidate the city’s flood insurance rating and the city as a whole, including all properties therein, would be unable to participate in the national flood insurance program or seek disaster relief from FEMA. A moratorium is currently in place and is up for consideration for extension to September 11 while city commissioners work out the details of the ordinance and put it up for a vote. The moratorium extension is scheduled to be voted on by city commissioners June 11. Attorney Scott Rudacille, appearing on behalf of the owners of 502 74th Street, requested that when planning commissioners give their recommendation on the ordinance to city commissioners that they consider also recommending a grandfathering provision for any property where renovations were already in progress under the previous rules. He said his clients met with the previous building official, Jim McGuinness, and were assured that they could complete extensive renovations on the exterior and interior of their ground level home
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before they even purchased the property. After receiving assurances and assistance from McGuinness, he said his clients purchased the home and began renovations more than a year before the moratorium went into effect Jan. 9, 2019. Now the exterior renovations on the home are being completed but his clients may have to wait a year to get permits to complete the planned renovations on the interior of the home. Previously, City Attorney Patricia Petruff said she knew of one other homeowner in a similar situation. While Stealey said he’s sympathetic to the homeowners’ situation, he asked Rudacille to take the issue up with city commissioners. He added that planning commissioners are only tasked with determining if proposed ordinances are compatible with the comprehensive plan and land development code. They cannot change a proposed ordinance. With planning commission approval, the ordinance now goes back to city commissioners for a vote.
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id you know there is an entire segment of psychology devoted to color? Color can dramatically affect moods according to experts in color psychology, so what affect does color have on the color of our homes? Apparently quite a bit. Zillow, an online real estate database, did a 2018 paint color analysis revealing that colors can have a significant impact on a home’s sale price. The major and somewhat shocking discovery that came out of this analysis is that homes with black or charcoal gray front doors sell for $6,271 more. Interesting, but don’t tell that to the Chinese who consider red a lucky color frequently used on front doors. The Chinese study of Feng Sui teaches that good chi comes into a home through the front door, making lucky red front doors popular. Coastal Living, an online magazine, has their own opinion about the color of front doors on the coast and none of them are black, gray or red. Here is what Coastal Living recommends: sea foam, Dutch blue, raspberry, blue-green, yellow, Capri blue,
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white, tangerine orange, blue-grey, salmon and aqua. Zillow’s study also discovered that light blue bathrooms can bring in an additional $2,786 and that red kitchens can take $2,310 off a home’s sale price. In addition, Zillow’s analysis reported that houses painted yellow or any hue of yellow on the exterior sold for $3,408 less. Do we believe any of this? Maybe some of it, but isn’t the best front door one that blends in with the rest of the property, is clean and doesn’t need painting? What we do believe is its time for another threemonth report of properties selling over $1 million dollars on the Island and in Cortez. This time we’re looking at February, March
and April with closed properties compiled from the Manatee County Property Appraisers Office and available properties from Realtor.com as of this writing. There were two closed properties for these three months for $1 million or over in the village of Cortez. One closed for $1,200,000 and the other closed for $1,379,000. The previous three month analysis had no closings in this price range. The city of Anna Maria had 14 closings for $1 million or over. The largest closed sale was for $4,350,000 and the smallest was $1,050,000. The previous three-month analysis was also 14 closed properties. Aside from the $4 million dollar closing, all the other closings were under $2 million. The combined cities of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach had a total of 19 closed properties over $1 million. The highest sale was for $2,450,000, the lowest was for $1 million and there were four $2 million or over sales. The previous three-month analysis had seven properties selling for $1 million or over.
Currently available as of this writing in Cortez there are five properties between $1,500,000, which is residential land, and $1,100,000. The last time there were six in this price range available. The city of Anna Maria has 60 properties on the market over $1 million ranging from $5,500,000 to $1,049,000. There are four over $4 million, six over $3 million and 17 over $2 million. The last analysis for Anna Maria had 58 properties available. Finally, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach have a total of 68 properties $1 million or over, ranging from $6,200,000 to $1,025,000. There is one property listed over $5 million, three properties listed over $3 million and two properties listed over $2 million. The previous three months had 85 available properties. I guess we should keep the color psychologists in business since they’ve gone to the trouble of telling us exactly what our mood should be based on color. According to them black represents unhappiness and red is excitement, but what do they know.
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Coryea said the Woodruff & Sons construction company is already mobilized, working and the construction materials are on-site. “By doing this, we won’t have to demobilize or move materials. That would cost us a great deal and require us to move some things out in lieu of the June 18 meeting,” Coryea said. Commissioner Priscilla Trace made the motion to authorize the removal of the six trees. Commissioner Misty Servia asked if those trees were all located in the parking area. “Yes, and I did confirm they are six Australian pines,” Coryea said. “We’ve made a count, there are 991 Australian pines out at that location – a total of over 1,500 trees that we’ve mapped.” Commissioner Carol Whitmore asked how much additional delays would cost the county and how it might impact sea turtle nesting season. “That’s going to be part of your report. If we can allow them to proceed with just those six, we’ll be able to finish that small portion and it will not create a delay until after your June 18th meeting,” Coryea said.
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This map illustrates the location of the six Australian pines being removed. Whitmore also mentioned an email Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie sent Coryea and the commissioners requesting the project be redesigned. Coryea said a complete redesign is “highly unlikely.” Commissioner Betsy Benac said she would support Trace’s motion but noted the commission needs a full picture of what’s proposed for the entire project. “A lot of people are very concerned. People love that beach. The six trees is
okay, but I’m not committing at all to what will happen. It needs a lot more input,” Benac said. Benac also said she asked County Attorney Mickey Palmer to review the Woodruff & Sons contract. Commissioner Reggie Bellamy said he talked to local businessman Ed Chiles about potential recycling opportunities and he asked if the county plans to reuse the wood from the removed trees. “It may be an opportunity to take lem-
ons and make lemonade,” Bellamy said. “That’s a good idea,” Commission Chair Steve Jonsson said. Jonsson opened the discussion to public comment but there was none – the impromptu tree discussion was not noticed in advance. The commission voted 7-0 in support of removing the six trees. Coryea said the June 18 report will include maps that detail the locations of trees to potentially be removed and the costs and impacts of incurring any additional delays. She said the project engineers will be on-hand for the meeting that will also provide citizens the opportunity to express their views. County Commission meetings start at 9 a.m. It is not yet known what time the tree removal discussion will occur. Meeting agendas are posted at the county website, www.mymanatee.org. When contacted after Thursday’s announcement, Chappie said, “Before the meeting on the 18th, Cheri will be meeting with me to go over what the report says.”
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Pine petition garners 1,010 signatures BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie delivered 1,010 petition signatures to county officials on Friday. “We the undersigned, love the Australian pines at Coquina Beach. We beseech you to come up with an alternate plan for the Coquina drainage project that does not include cutting down these majestic trees,” the petition language says. The petition signatures represent the public opposition to the proposed removal of more than 100 Australian pines in and around the south parking area at Coquina Beach. That opposition began to grow when city resident and real estate company owner Mike Norman complained to Chappie and Vice Mayor Jake Spooner about the proposed tree removals he saw mentioned in the May 22 issue of The Sun. The concerns expressed by Norman and others prompted an emergency city
commission meeting on May 24. That meeting resulted in Chappie sending a letter to County Administrator Cheri Coryea conveying the commission’s concerns about the proposed tree removals. Chappie then read that letter aloud to county commissioners on May 28. During last week’s regular commission meeting, Spooner said he helped Norman gather the petition signatures. Earlier in the week, Chappie and Manatee County Commission Chairman Steve Jonsson exchanged several emails regarding the Coquina Beach project and the proposed tree removals. On Monday, June 3, Jonsson sent Chappie an email that said, “Do you think Bradenton Beach, perhaps the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency), would be interested in putting some money towards any redesign work if we go that way?” After discussing that possibility with the CRA members on June 5 and the City Commission on June 6, Chappie is authorized to pursue that possibility if it’s given consideration by county officials.
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Chappie opposed the removal of the AAA designation. He did so because Burnett said that would make the city ineligible for state and federal funds that assist in the efforts to better prepare the city for hurricanes and major storms and help harden shorelines and low-lying areas against future rising sea levels and rising tides. Contrary to statements made by city staff at previous meetings, Burnett said the elimination of the AAA designation would not impact the city’s ability to apply for state and federal fund to help recover from a hurricane or major storm.
further strengthen the police department’s ability to hold vessel owners and occupants accountable for the condition of the vessels located in the non-managed anchorage near the Bridge Street Pier. The amended ordinance reinserts language that prohibits the rafting of multiple vessels and prohibits the use of temporary or permanent floating platforms. These pre-existing prohibitions enacted in 2017 inadvertently got removed when the ordinance was previously amended in 2018. The amended ordinance will also make it easier for the police department and other authorities to have derelict vessels removed.
MOORING ORDINANCE
The commission adopted on first reading an amended ordinance that will
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and taking into consideration the city’s interests at every step of the way. “Having taken all that into consideration, I can give you a recommendation. My recommendation is that we go with Mason Martin,” Murphy said. Commissioner Doug Copeland and commission chair Brian Seymour said they supported the mayor’s recommendation. “They came up number one in my choices. They’re local, all the subs will be local and it makes sense to me,” Seymour said. Commissioner Carol Carter said Mason Martin appeared to have the most thoroughly thought out response. Seymour agreed and said that helped him make his decision. Copeland made the motion to authorize Murphy to attempt to negotiate a contract with Mason Martin and the commission unanimously supported that motion. The negotiated contract terms must be brought back to the commission for final approval. If those negotiations prove unsuccessful, Murphy would then seek com-
mission authorization to attempt to negotiate a contract with the commission’s next highest-ranked firm, which was not determined at Thursday’s meeting.
POST-MEETING COMMENTS
Last summer, Agnelli and his crew removed the engraved wooden planks from the old pier so they could be returned to those who previously purchased them from a third-party. Agnelli did that at no cost to the city. The unclaimed planks will be repurposed as memorial walls or for some other public use. After Thursday’s meeting, Agnelli commented on the commission’s decision. “I’m glad I got the job. I’m glad this gets to stay local and we’ll get it done quicker than anyone else. It’ll be great to have my name on it for my kids to see, so I’m pretty happy about that too,” he said. Murphy congratulated Agnelli and said, “I look forward to working with him. We know each other pretty well and I look forward to a good relationship and a successful conclusion.”
Regarding last year’s plank removals, Murphy said Agnelli did it out of the goodness of his heart. Murphy said it was too early to know exactly when the construction of the restaurant and bait shop spaces will begin. I+icon’s construction of the pier structure, decking and T-end deck area is scheduled for completion on Aug. 27. I+icon did not bid on the construction of the restaurant and bait shop spaces to be built according to design plans created by architect Barron Schimberg. Murphy said he expects to meet soon with current pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder regarding his financial contribution to the interior build-out of the restaurant and bait shop. Schoenfelder’s current pier lease with the city expires in December 2020 and he’s being asked to contribute to the pier project if wants to remain on the pier after that. Murphy estimates the final cost of the entire pier project will now exceed $5 million.
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SUNSHINE OFFER REJECTED
The commission unanimously rejected – without any serious consideration – the latest settlement offer proposed by the six defendants in the ongoing Sunshine Law lawsuit scheduled for trial in July. The defendants’ offer sought $60,902 from the city and $24,444 from coplaintiff Jack Clarke. Last week, the city’s legal team amended the original lawsuit complaint. It now includes additional alleged violations identified during the pre-trial discovery process.
STRONG MAN COMPETITION
The commission unanimously approved IMG’s request to host a qualifying round for the 2019 Tachi Palace World’s Strongest Man Competition at Coquina Beach on Friday, June 14. The request also seeks permission to set up the parking area the day before. The first qualifying round is scheduled to take place in Bradenton on June 13. The third qualifying round and the finals are scheduled to take place at the Manatee Public Beach in Holmes Beach on June 15 and 16. Use of the county beaches also requires Manatee County Commission approval.
EXTENSION AND RED TIDE RESEARCH
The commission unanimously supported sending a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis in support of Manatee County’s request for state funding for the 44th Avenue East extension between Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch and state funding for additional red tide research.
6/2, found property, 10005 Gulf Drive. A wallet was found and turned over to deputies. It contained an I.D. card from Spain.
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5/27, resisting arrest with violence, 118 Bridge St. An intoxicated homeless man did not want to go to jail. He put up a fight, but the officer prevailed. 6/2, aggravated battery, 1600 Gulf Drive S. Coquina Beach. Police broke up a fight. 6/3, burglary to a vehicle, Bayview Terrace, 117 7th St. N. Tools were stolen from a construction trailer. 6/5, information, 105 4th St. S. An elderly man was injured when a vacation rental elevator broke down between floors.
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license. He stopped the driver who gave him a Mexican consular card. He gave the driver a notice to appear for the license and a ticket for no proof of insurance. 5/30, theft, 200 block of Haverkos Lane. An unsecured bicycle was stolen from the front of the property. 5/30, driving with no license, 5600 Marina Drive. The officer stopped the driver for not wearing a seatbelt. The driver had no license, only a Mexican I.D. and registration. He had no proof of insurance. He was cited. 5/30. Code violation. The beach at 47th Street. The officer spotted a passenger car on the beach and wrote a citation. The driver removed the car from the beach. 5/31, hit and run, 3900 East Bay Drive, Publix parking lot. The victim said the driver of a BMW SUV backed into her car and quickly drove away. 5/31, driving with an expired tag and suspended license, 5100 Gulf Drive. The license plate reader alerted police to a vehicle with an expired tag. The officer pulled over the driver and found her license was suspended. She was cited. 5/31, no Florida license while a state resident, running a red light, Gulf Drive and Manatee Ave. The officer observed the driver run a red flashing light and pulled her over. He found out she had gotten a job but had not
gotten a Florida license within 30 days. She was ticketed. 6/1, driving with suspended license, second offense, 3900 East Bay Drive. Acting on a report from the license plate reader, the officer stopped the driver and gave him a ticket. 6/1, fraud, 102 55th St. The owner of a rental house found out a party was taking money to rent it without her permission. The detective is investigating. 6/2, hit and run, 5300 Gulf Drive. An unknown driver in a brown Chevrolet pickup ran into the victim’s car and sped away. 6/2, aggravated assault, Gulf Drive and East Bay Drive. A male in a pickup holding a knife threatened teenagers at a trolley stop. He drove away. but the teens’ parents want to prefer charges if the guilty party is found.
OBITUARIES Clarence C.W. Weist There will be a memorial service for “CW” on Wednesday, June 19, at 8 p.m. at the Rod and Reel Pier, where he was a longtime employee. All who knew CW are welcome.
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Flynn Law for the win, Blalock Walters wallows in defeat BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Heading into the last week of regular season soccer action at The Center, the adult players continue to battle for ranking. This season, because of the extraordinary number of participants, playoff wild card games will be held on Wednesday, June 19 between the last four seeded teams in the league. Working to avoid back-to-back games next week with two regular season game nights left, the four wild card spots could belong to any team with a few upsets, wins or losses. Last week’s two nights of action pitted two law firm-sponsored teams against each other in the first game Thursday night, June 6. Blalock Walters, with their self-selected team, brought their talented roster on the pitch to go against Flynn Law in a friendly match-up. After 50 minutes of play, Team Blalock Walters could not find the net. Flynn Law’s Tyler Robinson, Lexi Sato, Kevin Roman and Chris Culhane were all credited with scoring against Blalock’s veteran goalkeeper Scott Rudacille. Brother Mark Rudacille, playing for Flynn Law, made nine saves in the game for the win. On a winning streak, Flynn Law beat defending league champions Sato Real Estate 7-2 the night before on June 5. The second game of the night showed the dominance of Duncan Real Estate, currently in second place. The young team of Island locals defeated Solid Rock Construction 4-2 on Wednesday night and Moss Builders 7-3 Thursday night. The duo of Clancy Vaughan and Joseph “Joey” Hutchinson put up a total of 11 goals in two nights. Coming into the game after a bye on Wednesday, Gulfview Windows and Doors held on to their first place position with a tie Thursday night against Ross Built Construction. Ross Built’s Connor Bystrom
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Beach House Real Estate's Adam Bujarski takes a shot against Moss Builder's defender Jake Parsons Wednesday night.
and Vince Chicaro put the points up for their team, while Keith Mahoney was the lone scorer for Gulfview. The opposing goalies were kept busy on the field with Jordan DeMers’s 10 saves for Gulfview and John Haggerty’s eight saves for Ross Built Construction. Ross Built Construction defeated a talented Jiffy Lube squad 4-1 the night before, putting the team in third place just ahead of Flynn Law. In the final game of the night, Jiffy Lube took the win from Beach House Real Estate by two goals. Jiffy’s win came thanks to goals by Anil Bkbulut, team captain Danny Anderson and brother Ricky Anderson. Adam Bujarski got the lone goal for Beach House.
Coming off the win against Moss Builders the night before with a score of 3-2, the Beach House Real Estate team stays ahead of Moss Builders, without a win and in last place in the standings. Thursday, June 27 is the night of the championship game. The competition for the coveted Paul “Ace” Hayward Cup will be played at 8:30 p.m.
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Jiffy Lube Ross Built Construction Sato Real Estate Flynn Law
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Gulfview Windows and Doors (6-1-1) 2 Ross Built Construction (5-2-1) 2 Beach House Real Estate Jiffy Lube
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FAMILY FUN
At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Thursday, June 6, a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 a.m. to noon; Wonders of Nature, 10 to 11 a.m.; Knit and Crochet, 2 to 4 p.m. • Friday, June 7, Forty Carrots, 10 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Saturday, June 8, Origami Club, 10 a.m. • Tuesday, June 11, Preschool story time, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Tech Help, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call the library at 942-778-6341.
JOY HEARS ABOUT STORM SAFETY
On Wednesday, June 12, 11 a.m., at Roser Community Church, 512 Pine Avenue, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach Police Lt. John Cosby explains how the Island prepares for hurricanes and what goes on behind the scenes to keep us safe during and after storms. Bring a brown bag lunch and join them in the Fellowship Hall. Beverages and dessert will be provided. JOY (Just Older Youth) usually meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Roser Community
Church. For more information, go to www.roserchurch.com/joy, call 941778-0414, or find them on Facebook @ roserchurch.
around the world. Suitable for all ages. No reservations required. For more information, call 941-742-5923 ext. 6039.
Cultural Connections of Anna Maria Island invites those interested in getting involved in Island arts, culture and heritage to attend a gathering on Tuesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. The free event will be held at “Island Arbour” in the lot adjoining The Doctor’s Office, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach. Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided by The Doctor’s Office. This event is being held to generate awareness of Cultural Connections initiatives as well as to kickoff its annual event, artsHOP, celebrating its 13th year in Nov. 2019.
Tweens can get a start on paddleboarding with sessions at Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton. The second session is Monday, June 17, or Friday, June 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Learn how to stand-up paddleboard this summer, exploring nature while gaining skills on the board. Water safety, paddle technique, and balance will be taught in the calm smooth waters of the preserve all while learning about the local wildlife. This is a great way to spend the summer outdoors while building physical skills and confidence. The camp is open to ages 8 through 13. The cost is $125. Register online at http://bit.ly/PNRDcamps or call 941-742-5923 for more information.
JOIN THE ARTS SCENE
ENJOY SUMMER SATURDAYS AT THE NEST
Come on out to the new Mosaic Center for Nature, Exploration, Science and Technology (NEST) at 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton for a morning of exploration from 9 a.m. to noon. On Saturday, June 15, walk the grounds of the historic Reasoner Tract and observe botanical giants collected from
STANDING ON THE WATER
BUILD AN OYSTER REEF
Join Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department on Tuesday, June 18, from 8 a.m. to noon at Perico Preserve, 11700 Manatee Ave.
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W., Bradenton, to bag oyster shell and build an oyster reef. The reef will provide habitat for wildlife, improve water quality and stabilize shorelines in the preserve. This work will be tough, but very rewarding. This event is suitable for volunteers ages 12 and older. Registration is required online at https://2019pericooysterreef.eventbrite. com.
ART WALKS OVER THE SUMMER
The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island will continue art walks during the summer months. The art walks take place on the second Friday of each month. Summer dates are: July 12th, August 9th, September 13th and October 11th. Visit the gallery on art walk nights and at other times at 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Monthly art walks run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be themed windows for each month of the off-season: June - Bring Dad Home a Sunset July - Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue Aug. - Beach Blanket Bingo Sept. - Shower Power Oct. – Harvest
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play some decent piano,” he added. Seeley’s energetic stage presence and between-song stories further enhance his non-vocal performances. In the 1980s, Seeley and one of his grade-school friends supplemented their incomes with the purchase of several Pac-Man video game machines. “We bought 70 of those things. We put them in bars and restaurants and every couple of weeks we’d go get the money,” Seeley recalled. Seeley’s fans include Rolling Stones’ singer Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards, drummer Charlie Watts and pianist Chuck Leavell. “I was in New York City roaming around some park and there’s Charlie Watts, so we got to know each other,” Seeley said. “Just an incredible player,” Leavell said of Seeley in a 2016 review of Seeley’s sixth released recording, “Let’s Boogie.” Playing at the Charley’s Crab location near the luxurious Hilton Hotel resulted in Bob Hope, Dinah Shore, Tony Bennett and the Smother’s Brothers becoming Bob
I’ll never retire, unless I get sick and I can’t move my fingers.” Bob Seeley, Boogie-woogie legend
Seeley fans. He also got to know fellow-Detroit musician Kid Rock. “He would come to Charley’s Crab quite a bit with Pamela Anderson when I was playing,” Seeley said. “They would sit at the piano bar,” Moore added. “I didn’t who Kid Rock was, but I got to know him and he’s a really nice guy,” Seeley said. When asked what the future holds, Seeley said, “I’ll never retire, unless I get sick and I can’t move my fingers.”
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This photo collage includes a picture of Bob Seeley and his wife Shirley with Rolling Stones’ singer Mick Jagger.
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Across 1 "This is so humbling" 10 One skilled in moderation 14 Literally, "something for something" 16 "Once more __ the breach": "Henry V" 17 Backup 18 "Deadwood" actress Jewell 19 Chiller 20 Good kick 22 Virginia senator Kaine 23 Firing site 25 "__ Meenie": Kingston/Bieber hit 26 Certain fisher 28 Not following anyone 31 New York home of the Himalayan Highlands 33 Duck Hunt platform 34 Southwestern plant whose oil is used in cosmetics 36 "It's out of my hands" 38 Rival of SEA and OAK 39 "Okay, here's the deal" 41 Design that's just over a foot 43 "ÂżCĂłmo __?" 46 Back at the track 47 Dali contemporary 49 Subtle signal 51 Coolidge is famous for it 54 Sched. uncertainty 55 What contacts may help 56 Irreverent one 60 Algonquian language
61 Drink with a croissant, maybe 62 Toy truck name 63 What's often on the following page Down 1 Short notice? 2 Ball State University city 3 Fugitive's plea 4 Often flowery words 5 "Ask Me Another" coproducer 6 Hosp. areas 7 Texter's "Too funny!" 8 Semiannual astronomical event 9 "C'mon, bro!" 10 Affectionate sort 11 Interview, often 12 Hardly harmonious 13 Going places? 15 Thimble Theatre name 21 Clear-cut, as for lumber 23 Lamp filler 24 1950 story collection including "The Evitable Answers to 06-05-19 Crossword Puzzle.
Conflict" 27 Voting Rights Act pres. 29 Action movie pieces 30 Walk unsteadily 32 One of the original singers of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" 34 Novel first credited to Currer Bell 35 Symbols of strength 37 Safety's stat. 38 Test giver 40 "You can come out now" 42 They can be eaten or absorbed 44 Scott Lang, when in costume 45 "Very well" 48 Newark's county 50 Title for Sidious 52 "Superstore" airer 53 Dash 57 Record-setting Lady Vols basketball coach Summitt 58 Go smoothly 59 "Shine a Little Love" band, to fans
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BEACH YOGA ON Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays at 8:30am at the end of Pine Ave by the Sandbar Restaurant by donation. www.thriveyogafit.com FACE PAINTER/PORTRAIT ARTIST Island student artist, reasonable price for parties, events, and special portraits. Call/text Lillian 210-380-9691 THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Lynn at 813758-3234 or lbrennan47@ gmail.com ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, and Walgreen’s.
AUTOMOTIVE 2016 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE beautiful yellow with black top. Perfect condition! 3 yr-36,000 mile warranty left. $20,500. Call Jim 941-778-2039
BOATS: SALES & RENTALS 2008 MAKO 204cc 150 Suzuki 450 hours T-Top. EZ Load Trailer. Lift Kept, One Owner $23,000 Call 941-7268414 TWO HOBIE KAYAKS. Call for information 941-7058315
CARPET CLEANING QUALITY COUNTS. CARPET cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile & grout cleaning. Island's favorite cleaner. Manatee Chamber Member. Great price/free estimates. Call 941-7561082
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COMMERCIAL SALES, RENT & LEASE
13 UNIT RESORT: $4,799,000 Bradenton Beach on Gulf Dr. WAREHOUSE: 9300 sq ft possible Machine Shop w/ Heavy Duty Elect. Or Car Storage. So many Possibilities. Near SRQ Airport. $595,000. Island Real Estate Alan Galletto 941232-2216
COMPUTER SERVICES 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 CITY OF ANNA MARIA PartTime Parking and Code Enforcement Officer needed. Holidays and weekends are REQUIRED. Please call or email 941- 708-6130, ext 121 amadmin@cityofannamaria.com PART TIME GIFT SHOP Position. Looking for a personable, reliable, energetic person with excellent customer service skills. Must work well with others. Position includes cash register usage, stocking merchandises, light cleaning. RETIREE’S WELCOME. Call Manager 813-4097540 PROPERTY MONITOR Reliable person needed weekends for condo in Holmes Beach. Duties include straightening furniture, sweeping, monitoring pool and parking lot. $15 per hour Call 941-7781390
FISHING CHARTERS
CAPT. MAC GREGORY Fishing Charters. Full Day, Half Day, Night, Inshore & Near Shore. 941-809-5783 U.S.C.G. Certified/Insured
FOR SALE VARIDESK CUBE CORNER 36, two tier design and keyboard deck. Heavyweight base for stability. Color black. Also Varidesk sitting/ standing chair and floor mat. All perfect condition. All pieces new $805. Asking $250. Call Steve 941-724-2728.
GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES ROSER THRIFT SHOP open Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-2pm,Saturday 10am-1pm, Annex till 12pm. Donations preferred Wednesdays 9am -11am 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Phone 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 941-725-0073. KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel. Design/Build. Since 1968. License # CBC1261150. Call Mike Kern or Brennan Gilder. 941-778-1115 www. kernconstructioninc.com GET’R DONE DRYWALL, INC Specializing in Remodels & Repairs. Island Resident for 18 years. Call Neil Cell 941-962-1194 LIGHTHOUSE PROPERTY INNOVATIONS LLC State Certified General Contractor (Lic. #CGC 1515821) New Construction, Renovations & Additions. Call 941-266-7500 MASTER CARPENTER. Decks-Docks-FencingStairs & Railing. Free Estimates. Handyman Work. Call Richard 941448-3571
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HOME SERVICES THE HARDWOOD STOP Flooring installation services; Laminate, hardwood, vinyl and tile. Bathroom and shower. Virtually dustless FLOOR REMOVAL License and insured FREE ESTIMATES 941-227-0041 www.thehardwoodstop. com BAYSIDE PAINTING Residential & Commercial. “More than just a Painter!” Drywall, pressure washing, handyman services and hauling. Call David 941-565-9446 Carroll 941773-4777 KITCHEN CABINETS DOORS & REFACING – new look for a fraction of the cost 20+yrs experience – AMI local, licensed & insured. Call 941-777-2975
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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 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $55/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770 STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPE. Specializing in Old Florida Seashell driveways and scapes. Also Rock, Mulch, & Soil. Free estimates. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these vehicles on 07/03/2019, 09:00 am at 1855 63RD AVENUE E. BRADENTON, FL 34203, pursuant to subsection 713.78 of the Florida Statutes. NORMS TOWING reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
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LOST & FOUND LOST DIAMOND STONE on Trolley or shops on Anna Maria Island. $500 REWARD. Call 314-324-5921 LOST EYE GLASSES April 19th. Dark men’s frame. Anthony Peoples Design. Call 269-344-7960 LOST WHITE GOLD 18 carat wedding band on Anna Maria Island on beach near Sandbar Restaurant. Call 352-484-4040 if found.
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LOST ON AMI near the curve at Bradenton beach in the gulf a small red ricoh underwater camera and a size 14 gold wedding band of 25 years. reward if found. Has very sentimental pictures that I cannot duplicate the camera had a half of a lanyard attached to it and on the clip of the lanyard was my wedding ring. Call 205-223-1548
MOVING & STORAGE MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777.
PAINTING & WALLCOVERING PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates. 941-812-0507 “WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service. Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell Winegarden 941-794-0455 PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident. Quality Workmanship. Interior/Exterior. Also minor repairs & carpentry. Free written detailed estimates. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315 DONALD PERKINS PAINTING LLC fully insured. 30 years experience. Many Island references. Call 941-7057096
PETS NO NEED FOR Doggie Daycare. I can walk your dog, exercise, Pet taxi to Vet or Groomer. Loving attention. Lots of cuddling. Mary Walsh 941-405-2496
POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE AND CHEMICAL SERVICES. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657
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LOOKING FOR A highly motivated real estate broker to buy or sell your next home? Darcie Duncan, Broker Duncan Real Estate a lifelong island resident bringing success to her customers for 28 years. Proven track record brings you results! 941-725-1589
CANAL FRONT HOMES Holmes Beach – GULF FRONT CONDOS Gulf Place, L’Plage, Vista Grande, SPW, 5400 – DUPLEXES & MORE Island Real Estate ASK Alan Galletto 941232-2216 DIRECT WATERFRONT on AMI! ONLY $599,000 Boat slip, garage & panoramic Skyway views! Call Kathleen White at 941-773-0165 Island Real Estate KWhite35@ tampabay.rr.com IMMACULATE WATERFRONT HOME 520 Kumquat Dr. 4BD/5BA 3928sf Coastal Beauty! Prime location on AMI. $2,750,000 Call Charles Buky Coldwell Banker 941-228-6086 PERICO BAY CLUB! 2 miles from AMI! Largest floor plan available 1866sf. 640 Estuary NOW only $319,000! Call Erin Leathem at 941-4485616 Island Real Estate IslandEJ@gmail.com
RENTALS: ANNUAL VERY NICE RENOVATED 2BR/2BA loft style condo just off the Island at Mt. Vernon. Beautiful views of the lake from the Lanai, pool, clubhouse, tennis, pickle ball, bay front park, boat docks, HOA approval required, occupancy July 1st. $1,800/mo. Ask for Paige DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www. teamduncan.com
ANNUAL RENTALS: 1BR/1BA annual in Holmes Beach available June 1. $1300/mo. 2BR/2BA furnished annual West Bradenton. $1300/mo. First, last and security. $150 app/ lease fee. Call Paradise Realty 941-778-4800
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ANNUAL RENTALHOLMES BEACH 2BR/1.5BA, carport, storage, W/D hook up. $1,750/mo, Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-7782307. ANNUAL RENTAL 1BR/1BA + small bonus room, washer/dryer. Includes water, internet, alarm & trash. Carport. Small dog considered. No smoking. First, last & security. $1450/ mo. Call 860-922-3857 BIG POOL, SMALL COMPLEX. 1BR Condo. One block to Beach. Water, Electric, Cable, Wifi included. Beautifully furnished $1550/mo. No pets. Call 941-447-3071 SPACIOUS 2BR/1BA with Patio, storage, walk-in closet, A/C dishwasher, laundry. On South Bay Blvd. in Anna Maria $1295/ mo. Call 941-779-9579
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TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport: Tampa $95, Sarasota $40, Clearwater $85, Orlando $165. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com ANYTIME TRANSPORTATION to all Airports, Casino, etc. Tampa $70. Sarasota $35. Pets welcome. Very dependable. Reasonable rates. Contact Jeanne. 941-779-5095 ADMIRAL TOWN CAR Professional chauffeur, taxi prices! Airports (1@ $75, 10 $150 to Tampa), Appointments anywhere. Credit cards accepted. Phil 941-320-1120 admiraltowncar@gmail.com, Licensed & Insured AIRPORT RIDES- Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota. Reasonable rates! Call or text Anna 941-932-1600
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