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Hunters sound off on duck season BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
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BRADENTON – As duck hunters prepare for the opening of season on Nov. 23, they say they want to assure residents surrounding Perico, Neal and Robinson Preserves that they are not at risk. Last season, and during this year’s early nine-day season in September, preserve neighbors complained to Manatee County commissioners about safety concerns after hearing gunshots at dawn and dusk. “It ruffles my feathers,” said Polk County resident Travis Thompson, a waterfowl guide, charter fishing captain, host of a podcast at castandblastfl.com, and an occasional hunter at Perico Preserve. “I’m not going to shoot across their house, but I didn’t ask them to build their house there, either,” he said, pointing to increasing development as the problem at the root of what some call incompatible land uses. “The contention we’re feeling is the development encroaching on wild places,” he said. Coastal areas, including the county preserves bordered by residential developments, attract ducks and duck hunters. But hunters who follow the rules are not placing residents at risk, Thompson said.
No matter what time of year it is or what the weather, there’s always great sunsets to be enjoyed on the Island. SEE DUCKS, PAGE 35
Copeland exits public service on a high note Doug Copeland has served the city of Anna Maria for three decades. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – As one of his final acts as an Anna Maria commissioner, Doug Copeland requested the adoption of a city resolution that urges federal and state legislators to support the long-delayed ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Copeland did not seek reelection in November and his time in office will officially end on Thursday, Dec. 5. The Thursday, Nov. 14 commission meeting was Copeland’s final regularly scheduled city meeting. At that meeting, City Attorney Becky Vose introduced Resolution R19-753.
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“This was specifically requested by Commissioner Copeland,” Vose said. Copeland then said, “It came to my attention that there are concurrent bills in the Florida Legislature – the House and the Senate – supporting the ERA. It’s the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote. It’s been 40 years since the ERA was first sent out to the states. Thirty-seven of them have passed it; 38 are required. Florida could and should be the state this year that could put it over the top. I’m more confident that the state of Virginia will do that this year. “I would have a hard time if I were asked to explain to my wife, daughters and granddaughter why I have rights guaranteed in the Constitution that they don’t. I
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On Nov. 14, Commissioner Doug Copeland participated in his final regularly scheduled commission meeting.
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Floating dock repairs begin City officials hope to reopen the floating dock in approximately two weeks. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – On Monday, a crew from Duncan Seawall, Dock and Boat Lift prepared to repair the floating dock gangway previously installed earlier this summer by the Hecker Construction Company. The repairs will be made according to new engineering documents provided by Delta Engineering. Those plans call for the installation of four new pilings to support the aluminum gangway that provides access between the floating dock and the Bridge Street Pier. A new landing area that extends 6 feet from the pier will serve as the gangway’s upper connection point. Mayor John Chappie ordered the dock closed on Oct. 4 after it was determined the gangway’s connection points were coming loose and presented a public safety hazard. The repair proposal submitted by Duncan General Manager Steve Porter
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The original pile guides manufactured by Ronautica Marina have performed as expected. The 18 pile guides provided by the Hecker Construction Company will be replaced. on Nov. 14 states the dock repairs will cost $69,717. When contacted Monday, Public Works Director Tom Woodard said the mobilization efforts began when the crane arrived on Saturday. Woodard was told the gangway repairs would take approximately two weeks, barring any unforeseen problems. Duncan has also agreed to install, at no additional cost, 18 soon-to-bepurchased pile guides that contain four nylon rollers each. The bracket-like pile guides will be used to connect the floating dock to the dock pilings. Woodard said the original 18 additional pile guides installed by the
Hecker Construction Company were manufactured by AccuDock according to Hecker’s specifications. The additional pile guides were installed to accommodate the additional pilings recommended by engineer Joe Foster, who provided engineering services to the Hecker Construction Company. According to Woodard, six of the 18 pile guides Hecker provided failed and came loose as a result of waves associated with Post Tropical Cyclone Nestor in mid-October. The original dock contractor, Technomarine Group, provided the initial eight pile guides designed and manufactured by Spain-based Ronautica Ma-
rinas – the company that manufactured the floating dock sections. According to Woodard, Ronautica’s pile guides worked as designed and did not fail. The Bradenton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) that funded the dock project recently asked Woodard to order 18 new pile guides directly from Ronautica, at an estimated cost of $16,673, including shipping. On Monday, Woodard said he was awaiting final product verification before placing that order. Woodard said he has not yet been provided with an estimated delivery date. During the special city commission meeting held on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Chappie and Woodard said the floating dock could be reopened while awaiting the delivery and installation of the replacement pile guides. The CRA is withholding the remaining $3,600 owed to the Hecker Construction Company. And during the special commission meeting, City Attorney Ricinda Perry was authorized to pursue all remedies available, including liquidated damages, regarding the alleged design, engineering and installation defects.
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Thanksgiving holiday closures and waste pickup Thanksgiving is upon us and with it comes holiday closures and changes to trash, yard waste and recycling pickups. For both Waste Pro and Waste Management customers, no pickups will happen on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. Any normally scheduled Thursday pickups will occur on Friday, Nov. 29. The pickup schedule will return to the normal schedule on Monday, Dec. 2. All city offices in Holmes Beach, Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Tingley Memorial Library also will be closed Nov. 28-29. The Island Branch Library and all other Manatee County libraries will be closed Nov. 28-30. The Center of Anna Maria Island also will be closed Nov. 28-30, resuming normal hours on Dec. 2. The Florida Maritime Museum will be closed Nov. 28-30, resuming normal hours on Dec. 3.
Roser hosts Thanksgiving dinner Roser Memorial Community Church in Anna Maria is hosting its annual community Thanksgiving dinner at 1 p.m. on Nov. 28 following a service of Thanksgiving in the chapel at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the dinner which is provided and served by church members and volunteers at no cost to diners, though donations are always welcome. The meal is a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the fixings as well as pie for dessert. Seating is limited and reservations are requested. To reserve your spot, call 941-778-0414 or visit www.roserchurch. com. Volunteers also are needed to help set up, serve the meal, clean up and provide roasted turkeys and pies for the dinner. To volunteer, visit www.roserchurch.com/thanksgiving. Roser is at 512 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria.
Holiday lighting contest participants sought The city of Anna Maria seeks participants in its Bright Holiday Lights Contest. Entry forms are available at city hall and online at www.cityofannamaria.com. The holiday lighting contest will feature a competition category for residences and a competition category for businesses. There is no cost to enter the holiday lighting contest that will judged by one city commissioner and two additional volunteer judges. The registration period is now open and ends Monday, Dec. 2. The judging will take place Dec. 6 through Dec. 11. The winners will be announced at the city’s Friday, Dec. 13, Holiday Carols in the Park event at City Pier Park.
Help shape your community The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is putting together a long-range transportation plan and needs the help of community members to decide how Manatee County should look in the future. To help form the 2045 long-range transportation plan, MPO members have opened a survey to the public online. Go to www.mympo. org/transformtomorrow to give your opinions by Nov. 30. A community vision workshop to discuss the results of the survey is currently being planned for Feb. 24, 2020.
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Current pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder has until Dec. 13 to submit his final pier lease offer. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – City officials want a request for proposals (RFP) prepared in case the city commission rejects current pier tenant Mario Schoenfelder’s final offer to lease of the restaurant and bait shop buildings being built on the new city pier. On Thursday, Nov. 14, the Anna Maria commission authorized Mayor Dan Murphy’s request to prepare the RFP in advance of Schoenfelder’s Friday, Dec. 13, deadline to submit his final offer. In early October, Schoenfelder rejected two lease options proposed by the city. One option proposed an initial base rent of $21,600 per month and a 3% percent annual increase or an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index. The second option proposed a base rent of $18,900 per month, a $250,000 up-
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It has not yet been determined who will lease the new restaurant and bait shop buildings. front payment and same annual increase. Schoenfelder offered to pay $12,000 a month in base rent. “I think the city needs to be prepared and ready with a plan if his last, best and final offer doesn’t meet the criteria we need from a financial liability point,” Murphy told the commission. Commissioner Mark Short agreed. “In the event that whatever he puts in front of the city is not to our satisfaction, the city needs to be prepared by going ahead and authorizing the
preparation of the RFP,” Short said. In response to two options presented by Murphy, the commission decided it wants the city to prepare and issue the RFP and oversee the response process, rather than paying a real estate broker a percentagebased fee to conduct the search for a new pier tenant if one is needed. The commission unanimously supported Murphy’s request to have city staff prepare the RFP. SEE PIER, PAGE 32
Pier liquor sales and alcohol consumption discussed The city commission is revising the pier ordinance that currently prohibits liquor sales and restricts alcohol consumption to the T-end.
I would assume the restaurant would be more valuable if you could sell hard liquor.” Becky Vose City Attorney
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ANNA MARIA – The City Commission is making changes to the city ordinance that establishes the rights and jurisdictions of the pier tenant and prohibits specific actions on the pier. The pier ordinance provides the pier tenant with the exclusive rights to sell food, beverages, bait, fishing equipment and supplies on the city-owned pier. On Thursday, Nov. 14, City Attorney Becky Vose told the commission the current pier ordinance allows the pier tenant to sell beer and wine but does not allow the tenant to sell liquor. She suggested this be changed.
“I would assume the restaurant would be more valuable if you could sell hard liquor,” Vose said. Vose said liquor sales doesn’t need to be addressed in the ordinance and can be addressed instead when issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for the lease of the pier buildings or when negotiating a lease with a pier tenant. Commissioner Mark Short agreed. He said giving the pier tenant the option to sell liquor would make the pier buildings more attractive to lease, while also presenting a better economic opportunity for the city. Commissioner Doug Copeland noted the current ordinance restricts
the consumption of alcohol purchased on the pier to the T-end only. Copeland, Short and Commissioner Amy Tripp expressed their views that someone who purchases an alcoholic beverage while fishing on the pier should be able move to another location on the pier where the fish are biting and bring their alcoholic beverage with them. “If it’s purchased at the bait shop or the restaurant, that person should have the ability to consume it on the pier,” Short said. Mayor Dan Murphy said this can be accomplished by placing SEE ORDINANCE, PAGE 32
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Funding received for skate park bowl Island community members stepped up to raise the $100,000 needed to build a bowl at the Holmes Beach skate park. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – A last-minute funding scare caused city leaders and staff to leap into action along with community members. Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth said that though funds had been promised to help fund the bowl for the new city skate park, when it came time to tell the team from Pivot Custom, a division of American Ramp Company, whether or not the city would be commissioning the bowl, she discovered that only $28,000 of the $100,000 was available. With only three days to raise the remaining $72,000, Titsworth, Police Chief Bill Tokajer, Code Compliance Officer James Thomas and resident David Zaccagnino took to the phones and social media to help raise the money for the bowl. Local residents and contractors stepped up to donate funds, supplies and construction materi-
als equaling enough funds to have Pivot build the bowl addition to the skate park, designed by Tito Porrata and his team. Construction to remove the bocce ball, shuffleboard and old tot lot and build the new promenade-style skate park with a Y-shaped, four-foot-deep bowl is already underway along Marina Drive at the city field. “It was amazing to be a part of that team, to find that money and get it done,” Titsworth said of the fundraising effort during a Nov. 13 Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting. “It was amazing the generosity of the citizens this time of year. I mean, it was beautiful.” She added that additional funds of $30,000 also had been raised to purchase new playground equipment for the tot lot, planned to be relocated near the pavilion at city field. Landscaping also was donated for the city’s new dog park. As a thank you to the residents and business owners who stepped up to donate to the bowl, Sean Murphy donated a $250 gift card to Beach Bistro and former commissioner Rick Hurst donated a $250 gift card to The Freckled Fin to be given to two of the donors in a drawing. The dog park is planned to open in December with the skate park opening in January or February followed by the opening of the tot lot and multi-use field.
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MCAT’s new Beach ConneXion Shuttle will operate along Manatee Avenue West to Manatee Beach in addition to the county’s regular Route 3 bus service. JOE HENDRICKS | SUN
Beach park and ride service starts in December Leave your car on the mainland and ride the Beach ConneXion Shuttle for free beginning Dec. 7. The free shuttle service, offered by Manatee County Area Transit, will operate on weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. December through April. Pick ups for the shuttle will start at the 75th Street and Manatee Avenue northwest corner bus stop in front of the Beachway Plaza where parking is available. The shuttle will stop at the remaining bus stops along the north side of Manatee Avenue to Manatee Beach in Holmes Beach. From there, passengers can catch the free Island trolley for connections to Bradenton Beach, Anna
Maria and other Holmes Beach destinations. The trolley picks up and drops off passengers at the public beach stop every 20 minutes. On the return trip to the mainland, the shuttle will loop through the commercial centers at 75th and Manatee and stop again at the Beachway Plaza stop to allow passengers easy access to their vehicles. The Beach ConneXion Shuttle will operate in combination with MCAT’s regular Route 3 bus service to offer greater service to Anna Maria Island and the Island’s beaches during high season. For more information, visit www.mymanatee.org or call 941-748-4501.
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Veterans Day Parade appreciated Please accept this short letter of appreciation to the city of Anna Maria and folks attending the Veterans Day parade on Pine Avenue on Monday November 11th. As an Army Infantry officer serving in Vietnam in 1967 and 1968, I suffered multiple wounds in action while leading troops in combat operations. My first platoon had statistical casualties at 100% over a five-month period. Not all were wounded or killed but some were hit more than once. I was decorated for my services repeatedly and I am grateful for that recognition by the Army and my government. After a three-year short period of service moving up from draftee private to just short of captain, I was instructing at West Point the second year class of cadets in Infantry tactics. There I resigned my commission and returned to college to finish my education. In the parade veterans and myself were awarded a medal by our home town officials as recognition of our contributions to liberty and country. I thank all involved for that honor. My spouse of 48 years Dr. Clare Starrett, a podiatrist on Pine Avenue for over 20 years, also received a "City Medal" for support of her veteran from the city of Anna Maria at the event's end near the City
Pier. Special thanks for such overdue recognition of veteran spousal support over many decades. Both women and men were awarded the medal that day. A very nice touch! My personal appreciation is given to our mayor and his spouse, city officials and staff, high school bands, the sheriff's department officers and leadership, four horses, and all the other participants in the "Old Soldiers and Sailors Parade", including the members of the Marine Corps Honor Guard 'leading the way' (I rarely appreciate that service; its an Army thing). I think we veterans see these events as progress in changed public opinion about military services, honor, and self-esteem. Thanks again, for this healing consideration in a public setting of our town. It was a tribute to march with other veterans of all wars including the 90-year-old Navy doctor who quite possibly put my body back together at the Third Field Hospital in Saigon in June 1967. I showed him my respects during the start of the parade. May we all see one hundred years! And, please, keep this up! William Starrett Anna Maria
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Healthy Living for the Brain and Body, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m. Ukulele class for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3 p.m. AMI Chamber of Commerce November Business Card Exchange, Howluckyami and Restless Natives, 5416 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 5 p.m., $5 for members or $10 for prospective members. Reserve to 941-778-1541.
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Manatee Audubon Society Birding Tour, Perico Preserve, 10799 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. Kayaking for first timers, Robinson Preserve, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 9 a.m. Reserve to ecoevents@mymanatee.org. 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 6:30 p.m.
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Saturday at the NEST, Robinson Preserve, Mosaic NEST, 840 99th St. N.W., Bradenton, 8 a.m. to noon. Sunset Starlight Paddle, Robinson Preserve, 10299 Ninth Ave. N.W., Bradenton, 5 p.m.
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Coloring Club, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, noon. Ukulele class for beginners, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 3 p.m. Thanks-Living community dinner, City Pier Park, 100 N. Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 5 p.m. Bring a dish to share.
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Fishing tournament raising funds for Matt Bauer The long-time Island resident previously had leukemia when he was 16. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Twenty-six-yearold Holmes Beach resident Matt Bauer has been diagnosed with leukemia for a second time, and the upcoming Fishing For a Cure fishing tournament will raise funds to assist him. Bauer discussed the tournament and his health on Friday, speaking by phone from the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, with his mom, Julie Pecor, at his side. Pecor lives in Ellenton and is a nurse at the Bayfront Health hospital in St. Petersburg. The tournament will begin with a captains’ meeting at Galati Yacht Sales, 900 South Bay Blvd, in Anna Maria, on Friday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m. The entry fee is $50 per angler. “It’s a catch, photograph and release tournament. Lines can be dropped in the water as soon as the meeting is over. Check-in is Saturday, Nov. 23, and you must be in line with your photos by 3:30 p.m. Photo collection is from 3:30 to 4:30, and the awards ceremony is at 5,” Bauer said. Participating anglers will earn points according to the length of the longest three snook, redfish or trout they catch. “I’m an avid fisherman. I just got my commercial fishing license. I was working on getting my restricted species license and my captain’s license, but I had to put that on hold to take care of this,” Bauer said.
In 2002, when he was nine, Bauer moved from Vermont to Anna Maria Island. After his first bout with leukemia at 16, he moved back to Vermont, where he finished high school and attended college before returning to the Island. Bauer manages a mobile boat detailing business on the Island. His co-worker, Michael Sabato, helped organize the fishing tournament and secure the prizes donated by local businesses. Anna Maria Galati and Mary Lanzino also helped. For tournament and additional fundraising information, call Sabato at 941-465-7622. “I had a 150 T-shirts made for the tournament. I also have 500 orange bracelets we’re selling for $5 to help raise funds for my bills and living expenses,” said Bauer, who has health insurance. Ribbon-shaped Team Bauer stickers are available for $5 at West Ave Salon, 5008 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Stickers can be mailed for an extra dollar. Shelby, at Shelby Counihan Designs, designed the stickers and is handling those sales. Bauer and his girlfriend, Rachel Sturdevant, started an online GoFundMe page, “Matty B's Second Battle with Leukemia.” “Rachel has been very supportive. She’s stayed with me pretty much every night here at the hospital. It’s a lot to comprehend for someone who hasn’t been through this before,” Bauer said. Bauer said he misses his dogs, Mackeral and Mahi. “My roommate, Justin McKenzie, is helping take care of them. Rachael
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Justin Gratton, Justin McKenzie, Stephan Fortin, Michael Sabato, Matt Bauer, Chandler Noyes and Joe Precourt recently spent time together at Moffitt Cancer Center. takes them to the dog park, and my friends and their parents are helping pay for dog food and vet bills,” Bauer said. “I’ve also got a cat named Mullet. All my animals are named after fish.”
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“I got a bone marrow transplant on Oct. 29, 2009, from by sister, Whitney Van Slyke, who’s a perfect match. On Oct. 25, I was diagnosed again. I felt sick. I had swollen lymph nodes and discolored gums. I felt weak, fatigued and had the chills,” Bauer said. After inconclusive visits to local health clinics, Bauer and Pecor went to Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton.
“I asked the doctor to draw blood, and I explained that Matt was 10 years removed from having leukemia. When they did, it showed the blast had returned,” Pecor said. “I was readmitted to Moffitt on Oct 29 – 10 years to the day from my first bone marrow transplant. My first diagnosis was on July 9, 2009. In July, it had been 10 years, so I thought I was clear. Me and my friends went to D Coy Ducks and celebrated. A few months later, we found out it relapsed,” Bauer said. “It’s been tough. It’s hard to comprehend. It’s hard to go through it a SEE BAUER, PAGE 35
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Celebration at Chamber dinner BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – There were many winners as the Anna Maria Island Chamber held its annual installation of board members and presentation of businesses of the year Friday night at The Center. In addition, the Chamber was celebrating its 70th anniversary with past President Mary Ann Brockman present. This was the first time this event was held at The Center, and it will likely be remembered because when the president of the Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island announced its Businessperson of the Year, it was Chris Culhane, Executive Director of The Center. “I want to thank our board of direc-
tors for our success and our staff who work with such care,” he said. The Non Profit of the Year award went to the Island Players. Daniel Coppinger and Diane Phinney accepted the award and invited the audience to come see a play during their 71st season. The Small Business of the Year award went to Susan and Mark Clark, of Flowers by Edie, and Eric and Adriane Cairn, from Cedar Cove Resort and Cottages, won the Medium Business of the Year. Eric Cairn, a Vietnam veteran said there would not be businesses without our veterans and military who fight to keep our country free Finally, the Large Business of the Year was Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar. Manager Bob Slicker said this was an exceptional honor because they are located in Cortez instead of Anna Maria Island.
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Clockwise from above, right: Center Executive Director Chris Culhane, named Rotary Club of AMI's Businessperson of the Year, and Rotary Club of AMI President Laurie Beppler celebrate the AMI Chamber’s 70th anniversary. Business award winners are Daniel Coppinger and Diane Phinney, of the Island Players, Non-Profit of the Year; Eric and Adriane Cairn, from Cedar Cove Resort and Cottages, Medium Business of the Year; Susan and Mark Clark, from Flowers by Edie, Small Business of the Year; Bob Slicker and John Banyas, from Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar, Large Business of the Year; Culhane; and Adam Sears, from Swordfish Grill & Tiki Bar. Scott and Janae Rudacille raise a toast with friends at the celebration dinner.
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Hearings held for unregistered vacation rentals None of the violators were assessed the $250 per day fine that could have been levied. BY JOE HENDRICKS
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ANNA MARIA – Special Magistrate Karla Owens declared 10 vacation rental properties violated Anna Maria’s vacation rental ordinance by not being properly registered with the city. At the request of City Attorney Becky Vose, Owens levied $150 administrative fees on each of the offenders rather than imposing the $250 per day fine that could be levied for each day the vacation rental property was non-compliant. During the Friday, Nov. 15 hearing at city hall, Vose, City Clerk LeAnne Addy and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Janney presented the city’s cases. They told Owens all the violating properties had been brought into compliance or would be brought into compliance by Friday, Nov. 22. In declaring the violations oc-
curred, Owens put the violators on notice that future violations would result in them being treated as repeat offenders, which could trigger the daily fines. The violating vacation rental properties were: • 617 N. Bay Blvd., owned by Bay Breeze of Anna Maria LLC: • 746 North Shore Dr., owned by Gina Saunders and the Gina Saunders Trust; • 796 Jacaranda Road, owned by Cosmetronic LLC; • 225 Gladiolus St., owned by Vivendis LLC, formerly managed by Florida Dreams Realty and currently managed by Anna Maria Vacations; • 227 Willow Ave., owned by the Ronald and Carolyn Lewis and the Ronald & Carolyn Lewis Revocable Trust; • 305 Magnolia Ave., owned by Michael and Brenda Picchietti and the Picchietti Family Trust; • 414 Magnolia Ave., Unit A, owned by Erik Edwin Pero and Xiang Sui Pero and managed by Duncan Real Estate; • 502 South Bay Blvd., owned
by Laura Gee and the Laura Gee Revocable Living Trust; • 725 North Shore Dr., owned by Beachfront House LLC and managed by Island Vacation Properties; • 404 Alamanda Road, Unit A, owned by Seven Emeralds LLC and managed by Island Vacation Properties.
Hearings postponed Owens postponed the hearing for the 6 Lakeview Place property owned by the Connie Ellsworth and the Connie Y. Ellsworth Revocable Trust. That hearing was postponed because Beach Rental Mobi no longer represents the property, and it could not be verified that the property owner received the notification of the hearing. Joey Harrington, from Duncan Realty, told Owens he knows the property owner, and the property is no longer being used as a vacation rental. Hearings for Olga Alexander’s property at 207 Palm Ave and Timothy and Sharon Robinsons’ property at 523 Loquat Dr. were also postponed.
registration fee. Snow was told he could modify the living room in a manner that would discontinue its designation as a bedroom.
I think they got the message loud and clear.” Dan Murphy, Anna Maria Mayor
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Owens declared property owner William Snow’s two-bedroom rental property at 415 Alamanda Road was not in violation of the city’s vacation rental ordinance. However, Owens said Snow is obligated to continue paying the occupancybased annual registration fee that is based on his previous request to have the living room counted as a third bedroom. Snow said the living room is not being used as a third bedroom, and he does not feel he should pay the additional
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Mayor Dan Murphy attended Friday’s hearing. Afterwards, he shared his thoughts on the enforcement efforts. “I think the process is good. First of all, it draws attention to our ordinance and how it works. If people want to challenge the violation or the ordinance, these hearings give them the opportunity to present their side of the story. It’s very educational for me to sit here and see the other side of the enforcement of our ordinances,” Murphy said. “I don’t expect any of the people here today to fall into the repeat violator category next year. I think they got the message loud and clear. And it sends a signal that we are enforcing our ordinances. It’s one thing to have ordinances on the books; it’s quite another to enforce them. It’s easy to make ordinances. The tough part is enforcing them,” Murphy said.
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City Clerk Stacey Johnston welcomes Commissioners Jim Kihm, Carol Soustek and Terry Schaefer to the dais.
Holmes Beach welcomes new, returning commissioners Elected officials, staff members, family and community members gathered Nov. 18 at Holmes Beach City Hall to observe the swearing in of three commissioners and the city’s annual organizational meeting. City Clerk Stacey Johnston swore in Commissioners Jim Kihm, Terry Schaefer and Carol Soustek who then all took the dais with Commissioners Pat Morton and Kim Rash, along with Mayor Judy Titsworth for the city’s organizational meeting. The meeting progressed quickly with both Kihm and Soustek returning as chair and vice-chair for the coming year. Commissioners then took a moment to congratulate each other, share well wishes for the coming year and thank former commissioner Rick Hurst for his two years of service to the community.
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Bradenton Beach mayor, commissioners sworn in On Monday, incumbent Bradenton Beach Mayor John Chappie, incumbent Commissioner Jake Spooner and former commissioner Jan Vosburgh were sworn into their new two-year terms in office. Chappie will serve his second consecutive term as mayor, Spooner will serve his third consecutive term as a commissioner and Vosburgh returns to the commission after term-limiting out of office in 2016. “We had three people that had a hard-fought campaign,” Chappie joked, in reference to all three of them running unopposed. With City Clerk Terri Sanclemente doing the honors, Vosburgh, Spooner and Chappie individually swore to support, protect and defend the Constitutions and governments of the United States and the State of Florida, and the city charter. They swore to well and faithfully perform the duties of the positions, and as officers of the city and the recipients of public funds, they again swore to support the U.S. and Florida Constitutions.
Carter supports Historical Society From left, AMI Historical Society President Pat Copeland accepts a check for $252 from Anna Maria Commissioner Carol Carter. Carter donated the remainder of her campaign account to the Society.
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City wins a point in tree house case Richard Hazen and Lynn Tran may be down a point in court, but they’re not out of the fight to keep their tree house yet. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
BRADENTON – The city may have won a point in court, but the war over the beachfront tree house in Holmes Beach is not over. On Nov. 15, Manatee County circuit court Judge Edward Nicholas ruled in favor of the city of Holmes Beach’s motion to dismiss with prejudice count three of the second amended complaint lodged by tree house owners Richard Hazen and Lynn Tran. The ruling only applies to the third count out of four in the second amended complaint, which argued that an ordinance enacted by the city commission that doesn’t allow for building with 50 feet of the erosion control line was unconstitutional and created a taking of the tree house owners’ land without compensation and without allowing for a variance.
The ordinance, adopted in 2007, allows for property protection items to be constructed within the 50-foot boundary including seawalls, dune structures and dune walkovers but doesn’t allow for a shed, guest house or other permanent structure. Attorney Randy Mora, representing the city, argued that the ordinance does not affect the property owners’ ability to enjoy their property as they can place chairs and other removable items within the 50-foot boundary to relax and entertain guests, they just can’t have the two-story tree house structure within the boundary, which it currently is. He added that not being able to build on that section of their property does not impact Tran and Hazen’s ability to operate the Angelinos Sea Lodge that they run on the property or their ability to live on the property. Arguing for the property owners was attorney David Levin, who said that the ordinance unfairly restricts the use of not only the Hazen/Tran property but the properties of other beachfront owners in Holmes Beach. He asked that the ordinance be found invalid, an argument that was denied by Nicholas.
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Horses cause concern for management group BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
BRADENTON – The members of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity met Nov. 13, and one of the concerns on their agenda was a discussion concerning the horse riding businesses operating on the north side of the scenic highway. The Palma Sola Scenic Highway extends from 75th Street in Bradenton west along Manatee Avenue to East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach. Members of the corridor management group expressed concern that the practice of tying horses to the palm trees along the bay might be damaging the trees. Co-chair Ingrid McClellen suggested sending a member of the group to speak to the horse riding business operators to see if they would be amenable to tying the horses to the bollards or rope surrounding planning areas instead of to the trees, which were paid for and installed several years ago through a Florida Department of
Transportation grant. Committee members voted unanimously in favor of the idea and also agreed to approach the business operators to see if they would consider walking the horses along the beach and limiting the horses walking through the water, which they said is harming the protected sea grasses that grow along the shoreline. During the meeting, committee members also worked to update their annual work plan for presentation to the Florida Department of Transportation. Some of the projects include the replacement of sabal palms and landscaping on the south side of the scenic highway lost due to the Manatee County force main replacement project, making sure that the landscaping is properly maintained and organizing cleanups along the length of the highway. The group ended their meeting on a positive note by recognizing the volunteer efforts of one of their members, Mike Meehan. Meehan has officially spent more than 300 hours volunteering to
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Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity member Mike Meehan was honored by the other members of the group for volunteering for more than 300 hours to help clean up the causeway. clean up the scenic highway. Member Ross Peterson read a thank you letter to Meehan from the city of Bradenton aloud and then presented him with a tote bag as a token of gratitude for Meehan’s efforts. The corridor management group meets quarterly at the city of Bradenton public works offices.
BRADENTON – Members of the Palma Sola Scenic Highway Corridor Management Entity are petitioning the city of Holmes Beach to extend the boundaries of the scenic highway to the Manatee Public Beach. Currently, the Palma Sola Scenic Highway extends from 75th Street in Bradenton to the intersection of Manatee Avenue and East Bay Drive in Holmes Beach. During a Nov. 13 meeting, the members of the scenic highway management group voted unanimously to submit a letter to Holmes Beach Mayor Judy Titsworth to ask for consideration by the city to extend the boundaries of the scenic highway to the entrance to the Manatee Public Beach on one end and along Gulf and East Bay Drives to the Bradenton Beach border in the south to meet up with that city’s scenic highway. Previously, Holmes Beach commissioners had agreed to the extension, but when the corridor management entity made their application for extension to the Florida Department of Transportation, they were advised that some changes needed to be made. Now the group is hopeful that current Holmes Beach commission will approve the amended extension application so that it can go back before FDOT for consideration.
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A Paradise Realty and Toys for Tots team up Several Island businesses are serving as toy collection locations. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
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Tree lighting ceremony planned On Saturday, Nov. 30, at 4:30 p.m., the Bradenton Beach Area Merchants will host a public Christmas tree lighting ceremony. As was the case last year, as shown here, the decorated tree will be located in the Bridge Street roundabout, near the clock tower and Bridge Street Pier.
HOLMES BEACH – A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals is hosting its fourth annual Holiday Open House on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. The open house will benefit the annual Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots toy drive. “Join us as we work to make sure all children have an amazing holiday. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy and enjoy the spirit of the season,” A Paradise spokesperson Sharon Hoatland said. The Holiday Open House will include tapas tasting, sponsored by Hurricane Hanks; wine tasting, sponsored by Hurricane Liquors; live entertainment by Chris Warner and a raffle for a Yeti cooler filled
with holiday cheer donated by A Paradise Realty and the Marine Corps League Desoto #588 A Paradise Realty is located at 5201 Gulf Dr. in Holmes Beach. A Paradise Realty and Vacation Rentals will be collecting donated toys at its Holmes Beach office until Thursday, Dec. 12. Donated toys can also be dropped off at these additional locations: • Hurricane Hanks, 5346 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach; • The Anna Maria Island Sun newspaper, 3909 East Bay Dr. (top floor), Holmes Beach; • Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, 5313 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach; • Duffy’s Tavern, 5805 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach; • The Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria; • The Anna Maria Post Office, 101 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria;
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Come celebrate Thanks-Living The community gathering will benefit the Roser Food Pantry and All Island Denominations.
band will provide the live entertainment. Thanks-Living is supported by the city of Anna Maria and the Anna Maria Island Sun.
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ANNA MARIA – Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach residents of all ages are invited to the Thanks-Living community gathering on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The community gathering will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. under the shade sail at City Pier Park in Anna Maria, at the corner of Pine Avenue and North Bay Boulevard. Attendees are encouraged to bring finger foods, appetizers, hors d’oeuvres and a bottle of wine an adult beverage or soft drinks to share with others. Attendees are encouraged bring nonperishable food items and personal hygiene products for the Roser Food Pantry, and/or cash and checks for the All Island Denominations collective of churches that provides cash vouchers that assist needy Island residents and employees. Thanks-Living will feature a blackboard upon which attendees can write what they love about the Island and Will Corr and his
Thanks-Living was inspired by “For the Love of Cities” author Peter Kageyama’s presentation at The Center this summer. Kageyama’s presentation led to the creation of the For the Love of Anna Maria Island task force that currently consists of Anna Maria residents Carol Carter, Janet Kingan and Barbara Zdravecky and Holmes Beach resident Bruce Meyer. “We got together and decided we needed to create some community events to bring the community together like Peter suggested. We came up with four or five ideas and Thanks-Living is the first,” Carter said. “That was the second time I heard Peter’s lecture and I was very excited about the opportunity to bring some of his ideas to Anna Maria,” Zdravecky said. “I think it’s important for folks who live here to have a sense of community. As the Island’s characteristics have changed from being mostly residential to now being mostly tourism we’ve lost some of the binds that hold us together. An event held the night
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Anna Maria resident and City Commissioner Carol Carter is a member of the For the Love of AMI task force. before Thanksgiving, when people’s families are here, is an opportunity for islanders to come together and break bread and have a drink and toast to the lovely island we live on,” Zdravecky said. “I’m really grateful to my friend Will Corr, who’s playing the music that night. Will has a lot of heart in the Island. This is islanders celebrating islanders and also helping islanders who have needs,” Zdravecky said. “We love Anna Maria, but our community is shrinking so we thought what can we do to build community?” Kingan said. “Peter’s message was about why people love their community,” Meyer said.
The task force is contemplating future activities that include a long-table dining event on or near the new City Pier when it reopens in early 2020. The task force has discussed a “Bees and Trees” campaign that would promote the importance of bees and the flowering shrubs and bushes bees help pollinate. “I have some friends who are beekeepers and it’s not a hard thing to put a little bee colony in your yard,” Zdravecky said. “We also want to have a public art project and put that on or near the pier,” Meyer said. “When Holmes Beach gets their dog park finished, we want to do some sort of dog and animal blessing there,” Carter said. The task force doesn’t currently include a Bradenton Beach resident, but Carter said that would be a welcome addition. “I think everybody in this country should be doing something to help someone in their community,” Zdravecky said. “That’s really what Peter’s book was about: creating opportunities for communities to come together so people get to know each other as human beings and not just as someone who lives down the street.”
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Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge Reel Time RUSTY CHINNIS
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ig bonefish 12 o’clock, 60 feet mon,” our Bahamian guide Lox whispered to my partner Gerry Tipper. Pointing his rod, Lox had him swing the tip until three big dark shapes morphed into view. When the fish were 50 feet away, Tipper placed the mantis shrimp fly in their path and waited for direction. “Strip now, strip,” Lox instructed as the fish were approaching the fly. All three bonefish rushed the fly, the smallest fish reaching and inhaling the fly first. Gerry set the hook with a quick strip strike and shifted his attention to the bow, watching as line flew from the
deck while making sure there were no obstructions. When the fish was on the reel, he set the hook again and held on as the bonefish made a blazing run for the nearby mangroves. I grabbed my camera and watched in awe as line melted from Tipper’s reel. As the bonefish closed in on the mangrove roots, Tipper palmed the reel trying to turn it. The big fish was unstoppable but as luck would have it, it only went under one mangrove before crossing a channel and going into another clump of trees. Lox pointed it out trashing on the surface 200 yards away. We managed to clear the line from the first mangrove root and poled across the channel to the other mangroves. As we approached, I jumped from the boat and waded over to find the fish. When I spotted the big fish, it was completely wound around an arching root. I grabbed the exhausted fish and with Lox’s help managed to free it. Holding
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Gerry Tipper and Bahamian guide Lox celebrate with his 9-pound bonefish.
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Temps cool, fishing hot CAPTAIN DAVID WHITE
Cold fronts are changing things up around here! The water temperatures are still relatively high in comparison to the air temperature. But that will lower more as well with this cold weather sticking around. This will bring in our winter species like sheepshead, black drum, pompano, tripletail, jack crevalle, hogfish and the occasional school of inshore permit. This will also slow things down when it comes to snapper and Spanish mackerel, and the snook bite may subside a bit as well. With these changes, we here at
Anna Maria Charters will probably start transitioning from pilchards to shrimp. On most days, while the pilchards are still around, we’ll have those and a few dozen shrimp as well. Last week we had good success with all inshore species, even big tarpon! I found a good-sized school that were on their migration south and were pretty fired up! We managed to get offshore and got into the gag grouper, yellowtail and mangrove snapper pretty well. Blackfin tuna are showing up a bit as well. These fronts will help that a bit as well!
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Robert Gnagey, of Belleview, Fla., hoists a big gag grouper caught with Captain David White, of Anna Maria Charters.
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the fish, I was amazed at its weight and size. At 9 pounds, it was the biggest bonefish I had ever held. Even a small bonefish will amaze anglers with their power but a big bonefish drops jaws, including mine. After taking a few pictures we revived and prepared to release the big fish. As I was high-fiving Tipper I noticed Lox swishing the fish in the mud. When I asked what he was doing he related that covering the fish with mud before releasing it kept the scent down so the fish could recover its strength before a shark or barracuda could find it. I logged another lesson learned! The balance of that day we encountered and hooked three other fish in the 8- to 10-pound range, all of which broke us off in the mangroves. Fortunately, we managed to land several other smaller fish.
If had to pick my favorite fish to catch, it would probably be a bonefish. Tarpon are amazing targets as are redfish, little tunny and snook, but sight fishing for bonefish in the locations they inhabit and the crystal-clear waters in which they swim is incomparable. Not to mention that a well-placed fly is more often than not tracked and inhaled. On this trip I was visiting a new (to me) lodge on South Andros with my friend Captain Rick Grassett and a group he had been bringing to the Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge for the past five years. The lodge is situated near the southeast tip of what is the largest and least populated island in the Bahamas. I’ve been to the island several times but not in a long time. It was one of a few places I’ve been in a long while that had hardly changed. That went for the fishing as well. There are few places I know where you can
fish all day in solitude and never see another angler. South Andros was like that when I first visited in the late 90s and remains that way today. The lodge was incredibly well-run by a Bahamian staff and guides, owned and managed by Bill Howard, an American expatriate from Nebraska. We stayed at the lodge for seven nights and fished six days. The day started out with a 7 o’clock breakfast, although coffee was on for early risers by 5:30. We loaded up at 8 a.m. and made a five-minute ride to a nearby boat basin where boats, guides, drinks and lunches were waiting. We returned to the basin at 4 p.m. after eight hours of poling and wading the seemingly endless flats on the southern tip of the island. At the lodge, staff had laid out libations and local hors d’oeuvres. The food at the lodge was consistently excellent and included fresh local delica-
cies including lobster, conch, fish and meats. Dinner was served at 7 p.m. and evenings were spent discussing the days fishing on the back veranda where cool Bahamian breezes were complemented by a sky ablaze with stars and the occasional satellite. On the rare nights when the wind abated, we watched football on a flat screen TV from comfortable chairs and couches. It had been a long time since I had visited the Bahamas but I’m already signed up for next year’s trip. If you’re interested in experiencing some of the world’s best fishing in a destination that’s literally in your backyard, contact Grassett at 941-350-9790 or check out his website at www.snookfinaddict.com. The lodge can be reached by emailing marsbaybonefishlodge@ yahoo.com. Check out their excellent website at www.androsbonefish.com.
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Center launches green campaign with Cousteau talk The Center launched its Go Green campaign Nov. 16 with a talk from acclaimed environmental activist Philippe Cousteau Jr. BY KRISTIN SWAIN SUN STAFF WRITER | kswain@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – Around 350 people braved the cooler temperatures to come out to help The Center of Anna Maria Island launch its Go Green campaign and hear Philippe Cousteau Jr. speak. Cousteau, the grandson of acclaimed explorer Jacques Cousteau, took to The Center’s stage to share some of the stories handed down to him by his grandfather and to discuss the current state of the world’s oceans and how everyone can help reduce plastic and pollution in the water. He began with a brief history of the work his family has done and ended the talk with images showing how humans have damaged underwater environments. One especially moving image was one of a coral reef that his father and grandfather had explored in the 1980s compared to what he saw in the same spot recently, a dying coral reef with far less fish in the area. Another was a piece of a documentary Cousteau recorded of sharks repopulating the area near Bikini Atoll, an island where 23 bomb tests were conducted over a 12-year period in the Marshall Islands.
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Above, Center Development Director Jim McDaniel and AMI Turtle Watch Director Suzi Fox share a hug. Right, Philippe Cousteau Jr. answers questions. Though the site is still radioactive and not fit for humans to live there, Cousteau said that, given enough time, the fact that marine life is thriving in the area is proof that nature can always find a way to recover. Locally, he said that people can help the environment by not using plastic, particularly singleuse plastic, participating in programs such as The Center’s Go Green campaign where participants can purchase their own mini reef to be installed under a dock, and being more mindful of how they treat the local environment. During the question and answer part of the talk, Cousteau revealed that mangroves pull more carbon from the air than the rainforest. When asked how to prevent the mangroves from
being cut down for development, he said that while he doesn’t recommend chaining oneself to the mangroves, he could get behind zip tying oneself to the mangroves. He jokingly recommended that everyone go out and invest in a bag of zip ties. Prior to Cousteau taking the stage, Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring Executive Director Suzi Fox stepped up to talk about the recently ended sea turtle nesting and hatching season. She was introduced by Jim McDaniel of The Center who took the opportunity to discuss the Go Green campaign and how members of the community can participate. For more information on The Center’s Go Green campaign, visit www.centerami.org.
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Jennifer Richards and Mark Allen were married on the beautiful beach of Anna Maria Island on Aug. 29, 2019. Family and friends surrounded the couple as Bonnie Sanchez read their vows. Jennifer and Mark returned home to Tampa for their honeymoon.
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Mythical credit scores
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ne of the most misunderstood aspects of mortgage financing is the mystical credit score. Many people applying for credit, whether it’s home financing, automobile financing or credit cards, are terrified of what their credit score is and how it will impact their ability to be granted a loan. Generally, credit scores are available through one of your credit card companies, financial institution or loan statement, and if you don’t know yours you should make a point of finding out even if you have to pay a fee. You are entitled to a free credit report from the three national credit bureaus annually, but they do not contain credit scores. Credit score ranges start at 300 and go up to 850. 740 to 799 is very good and is where 25 percent of people are and 800 to 850 is exceptional and is where 20 percent of people are. Obviously, you want to acquire a credit score as high as possible as it will not only affect your ability to borrow money but also getting accepted for an
Castles in the Sand LOUISE BOLGER apartment, deposit waivers on services as well as enticing potential employers. There is, however, a lot of misinformation about credit scores, for instance: Future homeowners worry that shopping around for a mortgage will hurt their credit score. Not true, the scoring models assume you’re going through a shopping process and will bundle these requests into a single inquiry. Another one is understanding the difference between a hard inquiry and a soft inquiry. A hard inquiry is when you’re trying to refinance your mortgage or sign up for a store credit card, those inquiries could drop your score a few points whereas a soft
inquiry could be a background check, or a utility company setting up a new account. Also, many people believe that carrying a balance on a credit card is good for the credit score, but here again it doesn’t help. Keep in mind that it is important to utilize your credit but not to max out your credit. A rule of thumb is to use less than 30 percent of your available credit each month and ideally less than 10 percent. What is very important is to pay your bills on time and have mature credit accounts with a diverse range of loan products. This shows a good handling of debt and experience with the use of credit. Also, asking for a credit limit increase can be one of the fastest and easiest no-cost ways that anyone can help their credit score. What is at the bottom of the list of bad things to do to drop your credit score is a foreclosure and a bankruptcy. Late mortgage payments, collections especially if a lender takes a loss, foreclosures and chap-
ter 13 bankruptcies hurt your credit score for seven years. A chapter 7 bankruptcy will hurt it for 10 years. If you mismanage your credit and get in one of these positions, you can pretty much kiss your new home goodbye. Finally, take advantage of your free credit report annually. Credit card companies make mistakes and you might catch a fraudulent use of a credit card or new inquiry for credit. If you know you will be applying for a home loan, it might also be a good idea to purchase a credit monitoring service, so you know immediately if there is a mistake or some hanky-panky on your credit report. Knowing ahead of time will save you a lot of grief down the road when your home loan or car loan or student loan is turned down for something you’re not responsible for. Staying informed is the best defense against the mythical credit score monster.
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ENTERTAINMENT Family Fun
At the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach: • Wednesday, Nov. 20, Healthy living for the brain and body, 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Ukulele Class for Beginners, 3 to 4 p.m. • Thursday, Nov. 21, a veteran’s services professional will be available to help vets with needs, 9 a.m. to noon; Book Club, “The One-in-a-Million Boy,” by Monica Wood, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.; Knit and Crochet Sunshine Stitchers, 2 to 4 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 22, Forty Carrots Partners in Play, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Nov. 26, Preschool story time, 10 to 11 a.m.; Mahjong Club, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Tech Help, 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call the library at 941-778-6341.
Flowers for sale
Don’t forget the Anna Maria Garden Club annual plant sale on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roser Community Church, 512 Pine Ave. in Anna Maria. Shop from select local plants, assorted herbs and hanging baskets. There will be raffle prizes too. Proceeds will be used to aid and protect native trees, birds, plants and trees and encourage civic planting and conservation.
Kayaking for beginners Instructors from WayneAdventures will hold a 3-hour class on Friday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon to explore the marshes and mangroves of Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton. Three hours is plenty of time to try out kayaking and get some coaching, too. For those interested in learning how to load a kayak on your car, a demo will follow. This program is suitable for adults who can meet the county's
minimum eligibility requirements. Ten kayaks and gear are available from the county’s WCIND-funded fleet on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants must wear a life jacket. Reservations are required by emailingecoevents@mymanatee.org.
Sunset, starlight paddle Join the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Department on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an easy sunset paddle along the salt marshes of Robinson Preserve, 1704 99th St. NW, Bradenton to the mouth of the Manatee River and Tampa Bay. Take advantage of low tide to watch the sunset from the sandbar and return under the light of the stars. This is an easy paddle which can be enjoyed by beginning kayakers. Program suitable for adults who can meet the county's minimum eligibility requirements. Participants must have their own canoe or kayak and safety gear. All partici-
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pants must wear a life jacket and bring a flashlight or headlamp. Reservations are required by emailingsarah.denison@mymanatee.org.
Sunday Power Flow Yoga Revitalize and Rejuvenate your Mind, Body and Spirit on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Robinson Preserve Mosaic NEST, 10299 Ninth Ave. NW, Bradenton. This yoga class is designed to blend awareness of breath, physical movement and mindfulness to promote clarity of mind while developing physical strength and stamina. This class is suitable for adults. Participants must provide their own yoga mats. Program sponsored by Brandy Gray of MomWifeSOUL Yoga. There is a $10 participant fee payable by cash only. Email aedan.stockdale@mymanatee. org to register.
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COPELAND: Exits public service on a high note FROM PAGE 1
think it’s time that women are recognized with the same rights as men,” Copeland said. The resolution notes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution must be ratified by three-fourths of the 50 states. “Congress finally passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972, but then limited the time for ratification for the necessary 38 states to seven years. By 1979, only 35 states had ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. Since 1979, two more states have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, but the 37 states still fall just one state short,” the resolution says. “The time limit has run out for the 38 states,” Copeland said. “There’s legislation being proposed in Washington that would extend that time limit, so I encourage the city to pass this resolution.” Copeland was referencing S.J. Resolution 6, which was introduced to the U.S. Senate in January. The commission unanimously adopted resolution R19-753 and copies will be sent to the governor and the state Legislature urging them to make Florida the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.
THANKS GIVEN
Before serving multiple terms as a city commissioner, Copeland served on the Planning and Zoning Board for approximately 20 years. As a commissioner, Copeland also recently represented Anna Maria Island on the Manatee County Tourist Development Council (TDC). Copeland’s final meeting provided his peers the opportunity to recognize his service to the city. “Thank you for all you’ve done to help me since I’ve been the mayor,” Mayor Dan Murphy said. “You’ve made my job easy, you’ve made it rewarding and you’ve made it fun in spite of the arguments we’ve gotten into. You leave behind a tremendous legacy of contributions.” Murphy said one of Copeland’s many contributions was the development of Gulf Front Park, the coastal preserve that extends from Oak Avenue to Magnolia Avenue. Murphy said Copeland helped secure TDC funds for that project. “Jon Crane’s got some tough shoes to fill,” Murphy said of Copeland’s incoming successor. Commissioner Carol Carter praised
I’ve see seen a lot of city commissioners in different cities, and you’re really good. I’m going to miss you.” Becky Vose, City Attorney Copeland for his knowledge, his historical perspective and his understanding of city ordinances. “Your good humor was always a credit to you too,” Carter said. Copeland thanked Murphy for making his time as commissioner so rewarding. “I want to thank the various commissioners for the work we’ve done. We haven’t always agreed, but after a decision was made there wasn’t back-biting and infighting. We worked together as a team. I want thank the voters for allowing me to serve,” Copeland said. He then thanked the city staff. “This city is so fortunate with the staff we have. Everyone does their job, they work hard, they care about the city and are always helpful. I appreci-
ate all the time they’ve given me, and I just wanted to say thank you,” Copeland said. “I want to personally thank Commissioner Copeland for his service that goes back many, many years,” Commissioner Amy Tripp said. Vose then said, “I really enjoyed working with you. It made my job easier, particularly when you were the chair. You’ve just done an incredible job. I’ve see seen a lot of city commissioners in different cities, and you’re really good. I’m going to miss you.” City Clerk LeAnne Addy said, “I want to thank Doug for being a commissioner and teaching all my staff and everyone else all that we have learned.”
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Egmont discovered Egmont Key State Park hosted its annual “Discover the Island” weekend Nov. 9-10, featuring (clockwise at right) a lighthouse keeper re-enactor in the historic 1858 lighthouse; the Egmont Key Shanty Singers in the lighthouse; demonstrations of vintage military weaponry by Civil War re-enactors; special recognition of veterans at the military cemetery; and tours of the U.S. Army Fort Dade ruins. The event is an annual fundraiser for the Egmont Key Alliance, a non-profit citizen support organization dedicated to protecting, restoring and preserving the key, off the northern tip of Anna Maria Island in Tampa Bay. CINDY LANE | SUN
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PIER: RFP being prepared FROM PAGE 4
FEET DRAGGING?
During last week’s meeting, Murphy commented on a recent newspaper article that suggested the city was dragging its feet and simply waiting for Schoenfelder’s current lease to expire in December 2020. “The city is not dragging their feet. The only person dragging their feet at this point is Mario. He said he needed four weeks to give us his final proposal. We said take eight weeks. Make sure you’re absolutely comfortable because this is your final offer,” Murphy said. Murphy said Schoenfelder has until Dec. 10 to notify the city if he needs more time to prepare his final offer. Murphy said Schoenfelder has already mentioned that possibility; and if that request is made, the commission would decide how much additional time, if any, he’s given. Commissioner Amy Tripp said Schoenfelder would need to provide the commission with specific reasons as to why he needs more time.
DESIGN CONFLICT
Murphy updated the commission on the ongoing efforts to resolve the recently discovered design conflict that exists between the plans architect Bar-
ron Schimberg drew for the new pier buildings and the engineering plans Ayres Associates prepared for the construction of the T-end pier platform upon which the pier decking and pier buildings will rest. The architectural and engineering drawings differ in respect to the 6 to 7-inch slope needed on the T-end platform for drainage purposes. “It should take three weeks to provide a solution to take care of everything to do with the mismatch between what the architect drew and what the engineers provided as the platform,” Murphy said. “The current estimate is three weeks at approximately $100,000.” Murphy said the city formally notified Ayres Associates of these issues and sent the firm two invoices regarding the city’s additional costs. Murphy said Ayres acknowledged the invoices and forwarded them to its insurance carrier for processing. Murphy said that despite some unexpected delays, which included a construction barge striking and damaging the pier walkway in September, he still anticipates the pier and pier restrooms opening in February, while the interior buildouts of the new pier buildings are being completed.
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alcoholic beverages in disposable cups instead of dispensing them in cans or bottles. Murphy said the existing ordinance was meant to prevent people from bringing beer-filled coolers onto the pier. The revised ordinance will continue to prohibit alcohol that is not purchased on the pier. Tripp asked for a provision that would allow customers to purchase a bottle of wine from the restaurant and share it while seated at one of the outdoor tables at the end of the pier. Short suggested a wine by the bottle provision be negotiated with the pier
tenant instead of being addressed in the ordinance. Commissioner Dale Woodland asked if the pier tenant is restricted by the city’s alcohol ordinance, which prohibits liquor sales within 1,000 feet of the Roser Memorial Community Church. Copeland said the existing ordinance includes an exception for the city pier. “If it didn’t before, it will soon,” Vose added. The commission reached unanimous consensus for Vose to make the requested changes before presenting the amended pier ordinance for second reading and final adoption at a future meeting.
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OBITUARIES Lethia Ida Sierra Hall Lethia Ida Sierra Hall, 91, Holmes Beach, died Nov. 6, 2019. She is survived by her son, Jesse; her daughter, Jamie and her grandchildren, Sierra and Jamie. There will be no services at this time. Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made to www. brownandsonsfuneral.com.
James R. Sanford James R. Sanford, of Holmes Beach, was born Feb. 9, 1951, and died Nov. 8, 2019. Jim is survived by
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his children, Emma, Hayley and Luke and several grandchildren in Cornwall, England. He became an American citizen in October 2019, and he was so proud of that. He said he “felt like he was finally home” and for being a part of Anna Maria Island. In late May, Jim was diagnosed with mesothelioma lung cancer and returned to England to be with his family. He was brave and fought the tough battle. Jim is remembered for several wonderful qualities. He was well known for his unsurpassed carpentry skills; his kindness to others is an inspiration to all who knew him; his great sense of humor, infectious laugh and beautiful smile. It was a privilege to know and love him and his friends will treasure the many memories he gave us. Truly missed, our favorite Brit.
BEACH BEAT HOLMES BEACH
11/8, driving an unregistered vehicle, 5400 Marina Drive. The officer ran a computer check on the subject and it showed the license tag was not registered to the vehicle. The officer gave him a summons to appear. 11/9, alcohol on the beach, 50th Street. The officer on patrol spotted a couple on the beach “engaging in sexual activities.” They also had beer. The officer gave them a city ordinance citation. 11/9, driving with a suspended license, 700 Manatee Ave. The officer was alerted to the suspect and stopped him. He had a suspended license from a DUI. 11/10, driving with a suspended license, 4700 Gulf Drive. The officer stopped the driver on information received from a license plate reader. He ticketed the driver and seized her tag. 11/10, noise violation, 211 71st. St. The officer responded to a noise complaint, found it to be in violation and issued a citation.
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NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Playing the field at The Center BY MONICA SIMPSON SPECIAL TO THE SUN
From the three- to five-year-old soccer clinic to the 79-year-old Lyn Clarke, The Center has soccer for everyone. Using the little pop up nets on the small field, the youngest players start loving the game, while the adults on the big field bring their international experiences to the league. Youth soccer came to an end once again last week with the two championship games won by West Coast Surf Shop for the eight- to 10-year-old league and Lancaster Designs for the older kids in the 11to 14-year-old league. Both victories came after regulation play in shootouts. Accolades abounded for both leagues with Brylee Roberts and Luke Dellenger taking the Most Improved Player honors. The goalie of the year awards went to Alexander Teich and Travis Bates. Protecting their ends of the pitch with impressive moves, earning them the Defensive MVP recognition were Mason Moss and Caden Quimby. Understanding the importance of respecting the sport and the opponents winning the Sportsmanship award was Braelyn Curtis and Konnor Oelfke. Female and Male MVP distinctions were given to Savanna Coba and Nixon Connor for the eight- to 10-year-old league, and Abbie Philpott and Thomas Philpott for the 11- to 15-year-old league. In the adult co-ed soccer league, there is a 60-year age gap between the youngest and oldest player. Each player in the league brings their own talents and experiences to the game. Brooke Capparelli, playing for the Blalock Walters team, helped her squad beat Ross Built Construction last Wednesday night with an assist. Capparelli, the youngest player in the league, grew up playing soccer at the Island’s community center as a youth. On the other end of the age spectrum is Clarke, who started the season on the Vacasa team. Clarke, who will soon be 80, put his application into the Guinness World Record as the oldest active competitive soccer player. In between, there are several players who are over the age of 50 and a growing number of players in their early- to mid-20s, including league top scorers Joey Hutchinson and Amy Ivin. Top statistical players on the other end of the age spectrum, Damir Glavan and Greg Ross, prove why experience and smart play in the league is just as valuable as young, fast legs.
In Thursday night’s game, Glavan and Ross, playing for Ross Built Construction, had a total of five goals helping their team with the 7-1 win over Lancaster Designs. As the play continues years down the road, it is very likely that the average age of the league will continue to get older just as new young players join the fun on the field.
SUN SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, NOV. 12 YOUTH SOCCER – EIGHT- TO 10-YEAR-OLD LEAGUE – CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Ugly Grouper 2 West Coat Surf Shop 2 Winner in shoot out
YOUTH SOCCER – 11- TO 15-YEAR-OLD LEAGUE – CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Island Vacation Properties 4 Lancaster Designs 4 Winner in shoot out
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13 ADULT BASKETBALL Moss Builders Ugly Grouper
Gulf View Windows Gnarly Mangrove Progressive Cabinetry Beach Bums
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Blalock Walters Ross Built Construction
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Vintage Beach MuniPlan
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Flynn Law Lancaster Designs
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THURSDAY, NOV. 14 ADULT SOCCER Sato Real Estate MuniPlan Vintage Beach Moss Builders
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Vacasa Flynn Law
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Above, Lancaster Designs take the championship for the 11-to 15-year old soccer league at The Center. Below, eight-to 10-year old soccer league champions West Coast Surf Shop.
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DUCKS: Hunters sound off FROM PAGE 1
“There is some concern about a stray bullet hurting someone. I understand someone being scared when they hear gunfire. But waterfowl hunters are bound by law to steel shot, which loses its efficacy at 60 yards,” unlike a bullet from a rifle, he said. “On a migratory species, you are constrained to only having three shells in your gun.” If hunters are not following the rules or are shooting over their homes, people should report them to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or local law enforcement, he said. “I understand that people who live near the water do not like to be woken by gunshots,” Tampa duck hunter Peter Arcuri agreed. “The thing is though, that even though they live close to the water, they do not own the water. The general public owns the water. "Duck hunters are free to duck hunt on public water just as much as fishers are allowed to fish, jet skiers are allowed to jet ski, and so on and so forth. People have been duck hunting in these
waters for years, long before houses and apartments were ever there. "Someone could say, ‘Why can't you just go someplace more secluded? Why do you have to hunt right next to a neighborhood?’ Trust me, all hunters would love to hunt someplace more secluded, but those places are getting more and more hard to come by in Florida. "One thousand people move to Florida a day and developers are doing all they can to develop every square inch of our state. People that move here and live on the water need to understand that duck hunting, as long as it's done in a safe and legal manner, is something that will continue to take place on public water.” Hunters also contribute to the survival of native duck species, Thompson said. “Hunters love ducks more than anybody,” he said, adding that they must purchase state and federal stamps to hunt, which fund wildlife management efforts. And hunters target feral mallard ducks in preserve areas, a non-native species that otherwise could take over
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Perico Preserve is a popular spot for duck hunting. the native mottled duck population, he said. “A lot of hunters are in tune with the environment, and through their fees they pay for environmental work,” agreed Ann Paul, a biologist with Audubon’s Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries. “We live in a much more highly, densely developed area than we ever have before, and I think local leaders need to take this up to make sure that people are safe while providing opportunities for hunters,” she said. “We need
to find the right balance for today’s world.” Thompson suggests that all who share coastal areas avoid “demonizing” each other. “One-sixth of the year you might hear a gunshot at sunset,” he said. “Look at the grand scheme of things. That hunter’s family may have been hunting there for 50 years.” The next duck season is Nov. 23 through Dec. 1, followed by Dec. 7 through Jan. 26, according to the FWC.
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second time because it wasn’t supposed to happen again. I was shocked, flabbergasted and overwhelmed,” Bauer said. “He finished seven days of chemo, and the chemo is doing its job. Currently he has zero leukemia cells. They’ll do the repeat bone marrow biopsy on the 25th, and we’ll get a preliminary result on the 27th,” Pecor said, “We found out Matt’s FLT-3 positive
– he’s got the cell that mutates his cells and caused the leukemia again. He’s got two weeks of medicines that specifically target the FLT-3 mutation, so it never comes back,” Pecor said. “My prognosis is good,” Bauer said. He hopes to be out of the hospital in early December but will need to return for a bone marrow transplant. “The bone marrow transplant doctor just put Matt into the registry and Matt has 113 perfect matches,” Pecor said.
LIFE-ALTERING EXPERIENCES
Bauer’s first bout with leukemia changed his outlook on life. “The first one definitely changed me as a person. Before that, I was young and reckless. I went through intense treatment and had a lot of time to reflect. It opened my eyes to how fragile life is – even the little things, like walking on the beach, surfing and hanging out with friends,” Bauer said. This bout is impacting his signature
hairstyle. “I have dreadlocks and my hair started falling out yesterday because of the chemo. I wanted dreads when I was a kid, but I lost my hair when I had chemo at 16. When it grew back, I said this is my chance, and I’ve had my dreads for about seven years. It’s hard for me to accept that I’m losing my hair to a disease I originally beat. I know it’s just hair, but I put so much dedication into growing it.”
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Across 1 Irrigation need 5 '90s trade pact 10 "Go no further!" 14 Heart 15 "... __ player, / That struts and frets his hour upon the stage": Macbeth 16 Lake near Carson City 17 Gratitude for a wellplayed role? 20 Papal messenger 21 On the other side of: Abbr. 22 Enzyme suffix 23 Unscrupulous 25 Youthful maiden of myth 27 Crackin', peelin' and fadin'? 31 Clean, as greens 32 Newton honorific 33 LGBT History Mo. 34 '60s campus gp. 35 Start growing 37 Hem partner 40 Asian language 42 Hammer site 43 Kofi Annan's birthplace 45 Couples therapist? 49 Like Macbeth in "Macbeth" 50 Jumpy 51 Jeff Lynne rock gp. 52 HP product 53 Hit 55 Extreme example of layering for cold weather? 60 Discrete things 61 Poetry Muse 62 Fruit with fuzz 63 First name in Latin bands
64 "Holy cow!" 65 Venerable college that owns a river island Down 1 Angel dust, briefly 2 Investment option, briefly 3 Misappropriates 4 Nonresident doctors 5 Controversial combat material 6 Cal. entry 7 Golf alert 8 Golf club part 9 Understood by few 10 Seuss title top 11 "Aloha __": Hawaiian "Good evening" that sounds like a repeated fish 12 Ease 13 Principle 16 Lighting area? 18 Patterned mineral 19 Lidocaine brand endorsed by Shaq 23 Car loan nos. 24 Hotel employee 26 Mil. rank 28 Comcast, e.g.: Abbr.
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ESTATE SALES ESTATE SALE FRIDAY November 22 9:30am-3pm. 6021 Emerald Harbor Dr., Longboat Key. Custom Jewelry, Sofa, Country French bench, Hummel’s, Large Lladros, Mid century style: Desk, Dresser, Coffee, End & nest of tables, linens, Royal Dalton, Queen Bed, King Bed set, Dining room set, Patio Set, kitchen ware, china, glass & bric-a-brac. Also 1999 Buick Regal and 2006 Buick Lacrosse CXS. See pictures at estatesales. net Sale conducted by Palma Sola Sales. Numbers given out at 8am
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 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: Gemeinhardt Piccolo $750, Vintage Violin $750, Tenor Banjo $450. Call 941-755-5253 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 & ANNEX open 9:30-2p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Donations preferred 9a.m.-11a.m. Wednesdays. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria. Phone 941-779-2733 GIGANTIC GARAGE SALE Margarita themed pieces, furniture, tikkis, kitchen, bath, bedroom items 2516 Avenue C Bradenton Beach. 8amuntil Friday, Saturday, Sunday November 22, 23, & 24
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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 941-7781115 www.kernconstructioninc.com 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 JSAN CORPORATION Renovations Construction & Handyman Services 941-243-0995 Lic# CRC1332505 jsancorporation@gmail. com Flooring, Drywall, Painting, Repairs, Kitchen and Bathrooms, Trim & Doors. Free Estimates. Credit Cards Accepted.
HOME IMPROVEMENT Michigan General Contractor 30+ yrs. experience. Large or small projects. Budget minded knowledgeable tradesman will complete your project start to finish: On Time/On Budget. Call Mike 616-204-8822. HOME MAINTENANCE Kitchen and Bath Remodeling. Tile and Laminate installation. Popcorn ceiling removal, Drywall repair, texturing and painting. Call 941-725-9876
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
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 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 11/27/2019, 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. 1C4NJPBB2ED927186 2014 JEEP 1FAFP34NX7W288135 2007 FORD 1FTDX1727VNA31198 1997 FORD 1FTNE24262HA91102 2002 FORD 1GBKP37N8T3310833 1997 CHEVROLET 1GDG6H1J1SJ516914 1995 GENERAL MOTORS CORP 2A8HR54P28R719452 2008 CHRYSLER 2FALP74W6RX190777 1994 FORD 2T2HK31UX8C067248 2008 LEXUS 3FAHP07Z37R179766 2007 FORD 4T1BG12K3TU822115 1996 TOYOTA JHMES96635S008152 2005 HONDA KNMAT2MT5FP566408 2015 NISSAN WVWRH63BX4P158441 2004 VOLKSWAGEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: NORMS TOWING gives Notice of Foreclosure of Lien and intent to sell these
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LOST & FOUND FOUND KAYAK. FOUND near Key Royale Bridge Call or text 248 765-5207 LOST ON BEACH Beige Women’s Eye Glasses. $50 REWARD Call John 941705-6068 LOST DIAMOND STONE on Trolley or shops on Anna Maria Island. $500 REWARD. Call 314-324-5921
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
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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING SERVICES. Prompt & Reliable. Island Resident. Quality Workmanship. Interior/Exterior. Also minor repairs & carpentry. Free written detailed estimates. Bill Witaszek 941-307-9315
POOL SERVICES FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE AND CHEMICAL SERVICES. Certified Pool Operator. 10 + Years Experience. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-7375657 COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893
PRINTING CUSTOM DIGITAL PRINTING "Your printing dream to reality" Specializing in Dye sublimation Printing. Graphic Design. Performance Active ware. Logo Design. Call Rhonda 330-550-4847
PRESSURE WASHING & WINDOWS AUTHORITY ONE CLEANING : Residential, Commercial, Construction and Vacation Rentals . Also available Pressure Washing, Roof Cleaning, Paver Sealing and Windows. Call 941565-3931.
REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE 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 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 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
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ADORABLE POOL HOME 2BR/2BA newer pool. New windows and doors. Great wonderful porch for additional sleeping! Two blocks to beach. $549,000 Call Scott May 941-228-8377 or Brenda Boyd May 941-7308589 Boyd Realty
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BAY HOLLOW CONDO Beautiful 2BR/2BA canal front condo just off the Island with views of the water, boat dock can be available for use, updated gourmet kitchen. HOA approval required, $1950/mo. Call Paige 513-382-1992 www.teamduncan.com Duncan Real Estate ANNUALS AVAILABLE: 1BR/1BA duplex on Island. $1200. 2BR/2BA furnished gulf front $2650 First, last and security-Available immediately. Call A Paradise 941-778-4800 ANNUAL RENTALHOLMES BEACH 2BR/1.5BA elevated duplex steps to beach, covered parking, W/D, Dish Washer. $1,850/ mo. Fran Maxon Real Estate 941-778-2307
LARGE EXECUTIVE HOME Perico, close to beach, 3BR/3BA, Available Now $2400/month 1st, last, and security deposit req'd.. Call Sato Real Estate, Inc at 941-778-7200 or email monica@satorealestate.com
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 REDEKERCONDOSonAMI.com 941-704-7525 GREAT RATES! Weekly, Monthly. 3BR/2BA NW Bradenton. Call Grace 941-201-2190 2BR/2BA UPDATED new cabinets granite counters available immediately through the 2020 season. Call 551-427-0248 or cibcocorp@optonline.net for details and pictures 2 blocks to beach GULF PLACE ON THE BEACH 2-3 bedrooms, pool/tennis, private/ quiet, $2000 wk/$5500 month, see pictures on suncoastinc.com Call 941-720-1411
MY HOME AVAILABLE in Anna Maria 20192020 Season. Beautiful 2BR/2BA ground level home with carport. 1 1/2 blocks to Gulf. Updated 2010, new kitchen w/ granite counter tops, patio w/ outdoor furniture, plantation shutters, Flat screen TV's in every room. Call 941-565-2373 VINTAGE PET FRIENDLY COTTAGE 2BR/1BA cottage steps to beach, quiet residential area, washer/dryer, unique rental, $1000 week/$3000 month. Call 941-720-1411
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 AIRPORT RIDES- Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota. Reasonable rates! Call or text Anna 941-932-1600
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